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Suggest An Alternative Medication For Sleeplessness For An 83-year-old
I am83years old and suffering from sleep disorder. I am taking alprax0.5for the last five years or so .now it is ineffective. Due to sleeplessness I am having headache .any suggestion please. Prof. SPAggarwal 9vaishali Pitampura Delhi 110034my email I d is YYYY@YYYY Mobile0000.
Over and above the alprazolam (0.5 mg) for sleeping disorder, in my clinic, I do recommend: - Regular exercises - YOGA and meditations to sooth the brain - Tablet melatonin (3 mg) to set the circardian rhythm of sleep cycle and the same will require prescription of his doc - Avoid stress, anxiety - Avoid smoking or alcohol if consuming
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Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest An Alternative Medication For Sleeplessness For An 83-year-old
Hello, Over and above the alprazolam (0.5 mg) for sleeping disorder, in my clinic, I do recommend: - Regular exercises - YOGA and meditations to sooth the brain - Tablet melatonin (3 mg) to set the circardian rhythm of sleep cycle and the same will require prescription of his doc - Avoid stress, anxiety - Avoid smoking or alcohol if consuming Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon