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Are Medications Advisable For Sleeplessness?

sir I am an Indian male 38 years old /95 Kgs/ 5'11"

non smoker, drink ocassionally, 100% vegetarian

Married with two kids, family is in India and I am a forced bachelor in Jakarta, Indonesia

The trouble is I have been not getting enough & sound sleep for last 2 weeks. there's an increased stress in work

Should I take a sleeping pill.. My BP is normal 120/70- 120/80

                                                                 

                                                                 
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hello
Welcome to HCM.

The main reason for your sleeplessness is stress. The first advice would be to reduce stress levels as much as possible. I know it is easier said than done but its the first requirement.
Regarding sleeping pill, you can take tablet zolpidem 5mg one or two tablets as required.
I would not recommend other drugs like ativan or rivotril for you because they are habit formingif taken for long.
As your stress will decrease, your sleep will gradually increase.

Thanks.
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Are Medications Advisable For Sleeplessness?

Hello Welcome to HCM. The main reason for your sleeplessness is stress. The first advice would be to reduce stress levels as much as possible. I know it is easier said than done but its the first requirement. Regarding sleeping pill, you can take tablet zolpidem 5mg one or two tablets as required. I would not recommend other drugs like ativan or rivotril for you because they are habit formingif taken for long. As your stress will decrease, your sleep will gradually increase. Thanks.