What Causes Persistent Insomnia Despite Taking Medication?

Posted on Sat, 5 Nov 2016

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Question : three days without sleep,took Benadryl,tylenol and melatonin. been 3 weeks with only 2 to 3 hours sleep per night. am so tired that I feel sick.

Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (-5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.

You can combine 100mg of Benadryl with 12mg of melatonin. If this doesn't work, you need to visit a doctor immediately to consider prescription-strength options such as trazodone or Ambien.

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