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What Causes Sleeplessness?

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Posted on Mon, 9 Feb 2015
Question: hi I am currently prescribed temezeoam 10mg per day ,as I am taking a slew of 8 drugs I have been taking them all in the morning.
I am still [as far as i know unable to sleep] would I be better advised to take it on atempting to sleep.
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m a 67yrs male and have a stent installed after a heart attack 1yr ago.
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Answered by Dr. Shoaib Khan (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Best taken 20 mins before retiring to bed

Detailed Answer:
Hello sir and welcome.

Thank you for writing to us.

I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The instructions for taking temazepam are:

+To be taken a few minutes before retiring to bed and not in the morning
+Dosage varies from 7.5 - 15 mg (based on the requirement of the individual)

I hope after following these simple instructions you will be able to sleep better at night sir. If at all you are still experiencing difficulties sleeping then you may require to schedule an appointment with your doctor who may want to revisit the dosage prescribed.

I hope you find my response both helpful and informative sir. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Sleeplessness?

Brief Answer: Best taken 20 mins before retiring to bed Detailed Answer: Hello sir and welcome. Thank you for writing to us. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. The instructions for taking temazepam are: +To be taken a few minutes before retiring to bed and not in the morning +Dosage varies from 7.5 - 15 mg (based on the requirement of the individual) I hope after following these simple instructions you will be able to sleep better at night sir. If at all you are still experiencing difficulties sleeping then you may require to schedule an appointment with your doctor who may want to revisit the dosage prescribed. I hope you find my response both helpful and informative sir. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications, I would be more than happy to help. Best wishes.