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Chosen The Nocturnal Hemodialysis Treatment, Using Ambien. Developed Tolerance, Can't Fall Asleep Much. Suggestions ?
Hello.
I am a dialysis patient and have chosen the nocturnal hemodialysis route. Each treatment lasts 6 hours. I have been using Ambien or Restoril but have developed a tolerance and can only sleep for about 2-3 hours and can't fall back asleep. Which prescription sleeping pill would you recommend I ask my doctor for? I used to take Halcion many years ago...but have heard that they are very addictive and doctors are reticent to prescribe it. I think after awhile most medications become less effective over time. I do not want to take more than one pill per night.
What would you suggest?
I am a dialysis patient and have chosen the nocturnal hemodialysis route. Each treatment lasts 6 hours. I have been using Ambien or Restoril but have developed a tolerance and can only sleep for about 2-3 hours and can't fall back asleep. Which prescription sleeping pill would you recommend I ask my doctor for? I used to take Halcion many years ago...but have heard that they are very addictive and doctors are reticent to prescribe it. I think after awhile most medications become less effective over time. I do not want to take more than one pill per night.
What would you suggest?
Thu, 1 Aug 2013
I appreciate your decision to go for Nocturnal HD.
I suggest you to stop using a pill as all are habit forming.
Best thing to do is to not to have day-time nap,do good amount of daily exercise as per individual tolerance.Consume high biological value proteins & amino-acids.All these measures will be tremendously helpful
I suggest you to stop using a pill as all are habit forming.
Best thing to do is to not to have day-time nap,do good amount of daily exercise as per individual tolerance.Consume high biological value proteins & amino-acids.All these measures will be tremendously helpful
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