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Question: I tend to fall asleep ok but wake up about every 2 hours. I then use the bathroom get drink or sometimes read a little. Then back to sleep for another hour or so before waking and starting the processx all over again. On a good night I get maybe 4 hours sleep. Is there anything I can do to sleep straight thru? I sometimes will take A half of a sleeping pill to help me to stay sleeping. Any ideas? YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Better use zolpidem 6.25 mg
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description it is clear to me that there is issue in maintenance of sleep resulting in frequent breaks in sleep. The problem with sleep is affecting both quality and quantity of sleep.
First of all I feel rather than using 5 mg of zolpidem 6.25 mg will be a better option as 5 mg zolpidem is good for initiation of sleep but have little role in maintenance of sleep.
I also feel there is need for proper diagnostic evaluation before embarking on medications. There are number of conditions which can present in similar manner and should be delineated for proper understanding of problem and management. Among the most common anxiety disorders and degenerative disorders should be ruled out.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Better use zolpidem 6.25 mg
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
I read your query and understand your concerns.
From the available description it is clear to me that there is issue in maintenance of sleep resulting in frequent breaks in sleep. The problem with sleep is affecting both quality and quantity of sleep.
First of all I feel rather than using 5 mg of zolpidem 6.25 mg will be a better option as 5 mg zolpidem is good for initiation of sleep but have little role in maintenance of sleep.
I also feel there is need for proper diagnostic evaluation before embarking on medications. There are number of conditions which can present in similar manner and should be delineated for proper understanding of problem and management. Among the most common anxiety disorders and degenerative disorders should be ruled out.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
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