HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Suggest Remedies For Difficulty In Sleeping

default
Posted on Mon, 25 Sep 2017
Question: I am having trouble getting to sleep and staying asleep. All of the sleep drugs I've looked at can only be used for one to two weeks or work like melatonin which I've taken and it hasn't helped. Is there any drug I can use all the time to address these sleep problems that doesn't work like melatonin?
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Z drugs can be used

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

First of all I do not think any drug should be used for all time as there are some side effects and risks associated with them. It is more important to find out the cause for sleep problem and get it treated. In addition adopting healthy sleep hygiene is of great importance as few of the individuals with sleep disturbance can be solely helped with simple sleep hygiene.

Regarding your question I feel Z drugs are safest option which can be used for longer time. The options include zolpidem, eszopiclone and zaleplon. These options are non habit forming and have little side effects and do not act on melatonin.

I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks again.
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary

Psychiatrist

Practicing since :2000

Answered : 3354 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Psychiatrist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Suggest Remedies For Difficulty In Sleeping

Brief Answer: Z drugs can be used Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. First of all I do not think any drug should be used for all time as there are some side effects and risks associated with them. It is more important to find out the cause for sleep problem and get it treated. In addition adopting healthy sleep hygiene is of great importance as few of the individuals with sleep disturbance can be solely helped with simple sleep hygiene. Regarding your question I feel Z drugs are safest option which can be used for longer time. The options include zolpidem, eszopiclone and zaleplon. These options are non habit forming and have little side effects and do not act on melatonin. I hope this helps you. Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions. Thanks again.