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How Long Do I Need To Take Medicines For Sleeplessness?

Dear doctor, I have been taking restyl 0.25 & Indian alternate medicine for Remaron (half of 30 gms) for lack of sleep. I am taking the above medicine for the last 4 months. Last one month I am taking half of Restyl 0.25. As long as I take the above medicines, it helps. My question is how long I need to continue taking above medicines ? or is there any permanent solution ? thanks
Wed, 18 May 2016
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Hello,

Thanks for asking a question at Healthcare magic.

It is not good to continue sleep medicines for prolonged time.

As you are okay with half of 0.25 mg Restyl, a minimum dose, I don't think you get any withdrawl symptoms if you wean it off.

What I suggest is take Restyl 0.25 mg half a tablet alternative days for 2 weeks then in 2 days gap for a week and stop.

You can stop the other medicine slowly in this manner.

A good diet, exercise, finishing your dinner 2 hours before sleep, and having a glass of milk 30 minutes before sleep wpuld help in good night's sleep.

Hope this helps!

Best Regards
Dr Chaithanya
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How Long Do I Need To Take Medicines For Sleeplessness?

Hello, Thanks for asking a question at Healthcare magic. It is not good to continue sleep medicines for prolonged time. As you are okay with half of 0.25 mg Restyl, a minimum dose, I don t think you get any withdrawl symptoms if you wean it off. What I suggest is take Restyl 0.25 mg half a tablet alternative days for 2 weeks then in 2 days gap for a week and stop. You can stop the other medicine slowly in this manner. A good diet, exercise, finishing your dinner 2 hours before sleep, and having a glass of milk 30 minutes before sleep wpuld help in good night s sleep. Hope this helps! Best Regards Dr Chaithanya