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How Can Insomnia Despite Taking Ambien Be Treated?

I have had insomnia for several years, have used ambien which has helped until the last month, now unless I take a tablet and half I am unable to fall asleep. I have tried many over the counter sleep aids which do not even cause a yawn. Is there another sleep aid that may be more helpful?
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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Hi welcome to the health care magic

Don't start self medication for insomnia....

There are many causes for insomnia like....
-Stress
-Anxiety disorder
-asthma
-kidney disease
-chronic illness
-Hyperthyroidism etc....

So consult nearby psychiatrist for your evaluation of cause of insomnia

If it is anxiety related then doctor will prescribe short term benzodizepin group drugs and fluoxetine like SSRI drug according to need

Investigation with CBC, serum TSH, T4, urea, creatinine etc also should be done

Fix your sleeping time between 10 to 12 at night

Avoid watching late night TV shows

Take light meal at night

Avoid to talk on phone at night

Yoga, exercise, meditation beneficial

Hope your concern solved

Let me know you if you have further query
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How Can Insomnia Despite Taking Ambien Be Treated?

Hi welcome to the health care magic Don t start self medication for insomnia.... There are many causes for insomnia like.... -Stress -Anxiety disorder -asthma -kidney disease -chronic illness -Hyperthyroidism etc.... So consult nearby psychiatrist for your evaluation of cause of insomnia If it is anxiety related then doctor will prescribe short term benzodizepin group drugs and fluoxetine like SSRI drug according to need Investigation with CBC, serum TSH, T4, urea, creatinine etc also should be done Fix your sleeping time between 10 to 12 at night Avoid watching late night TV shows Take light meal at night Avoid to talk on phone at night Yoga, exercise, meditation beneficial Hope your concern solved Let me know you if you have further query