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Is Alcoholism Related To Insomnia?

HI SIR
IAM SUFFERING FROM SLEEP LATENCY FROM PAST 2 WEEKS.EARLIER I USED TO TAKE MORE BOUTS OF ALCOHOL BEFORE BED, EVERY 3 TIMES IN A WEEK I USED TO TAKE.NOW I HAVE STOPPED IT . WILL IT BE THE REASON FOR INSOMNIA.IAM GOING TO BED BY 11PM AND GETTING SLEEP AT 3AM.KINDLY SUGGEST ME THE MEDICATION AND MANGEMENT.
Thu, 14 Aug 2014
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Hii

Yes alcohol addiction and its withdrawal lead to disturbances in sleep.

So it is necessary to take medicine which help on same receptor with same mechanism that alcohol did.

Tab.lorazepam 2 mg at night will help to sleep properly as well as treat withdrawal from alcohol.

You need supplement of thiamine vitamin along with lorazepam.

I prefer both in my patient. dose usually depend upon alcohol intake.
If required then consult psychiatrist.
Get well soon.
Thank you.



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Is Alcoholism Related To Insomnia?

Hii Yes alcohol addiction and its withdrawal lead to disturbances in sleep. So it is necessary to take medicine which help on same receptor with same mechanism that alcohol did. Tab.lorazepam 2 mg at night will help to sleep properly as well as treat withdrawal from alcohol. You need supplement of thiamine vitamin along with lorazepam. I prefer both in my patient. dose usually depend upon alcohol intake. If required then consult psychiatrist. Get well soon. Thank you.