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Suggest Treatmnet For Insomina Caused By Anxiety

Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014

Question: While sleeping always their Images/word/argument/things happend in life running in mind, and i feel it as actual and can't sleep properly.
Pls. suggest to overcome this problem.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Certain medications would be helpful.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

You would benefit from taking medications such as clonazepam. This would reduce anxiety and improve sleep quality. In addition, if the thoughts continue to come, then, an additional medication such as quetiapine may help.

I hope it helps.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

Thank You sir for your RX...
Also tell me about the doges to take medicine and for how much duaration i have to take it.

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
The doses are below.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.

If you were seen in my clinic, I would usually start clonazepam 0.5 mg at bedtime.

Regarding quetiapine, the usual starting dose is 25 mg taken at night.

You may need to take it for about one month.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar