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Could Ativan Help To Treat Insomnia?

Yes I certainly hope so doctor. Now Doctor, I have tried pretty much everything for insomnia except for something I found whilst on this site called Ativan. However, I am not sure that this medicine will do anything for my insomnia. What would you recommend for me doctor??
Mon, 27 Apr 2015
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Practice good “sleep hygiene” :
1. Try to get to bed at the same time every night (even on weekends).
2. Plan for 8 hours of sleep.
3. Maintain the same waking time every morning (even on weekends).
4. Reserve the bedroom for sleeping. Do not do your work/homework in the bed. Do not watch TV in the bedroom, unless you sit in a chair. Do not read in bed.
5. Put your children in their own bed/bedroom.
6. Try a small bedtime snack.
7. Do not drink any liquids for at least 1 hour before going to bed. This helps prevent getting up to go to the bathroom during the night.
8. Avoid alcohol and tobacco.

If you do not get a restful night sleep, awaken yourself snoring, or your partner complains of your snoring, gasping, or stopping breathing, you may need to have a sleep study.

Diet:
A. Avoid caffeinated drinks, including coffee, tea, and soda.
B. Avoid large meals in the evening.
C. Eat a nutritious balanced diet.
D  . Limit your liquids to early evening. Do not drink water after 8 p.m.

I would prescribe Lorazepam for short-term use only.


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Could Ativan Help To Treat Insomnia?

Practice good “sleep hygiene” : 1. Try to get to bed at the same time every night (even on weekends). 2. Plan for 8 hours of sleep. 3. Maintain the same waking time every morning (even on weekends). 4. Reserve the bedroom for sleeping. Do not do your work/homework in the bed. Do not watch TV in the bedroom, unless you sit in a chair. Do not read in bed. 5. Put your children in their own bed/bedroom. 6. Try a small bedtime snack. 7. Do not drink any liquids for at least 1 hour before going to bed. This helps prevent getting up to go to the bathroom during the night. 8. Avoid alcohol and tobacco. If you do not get a restful night sleep, awaken yourself snoring, or your partner complains of your snoring, gasping, or stopping breathing, you may need to have a sleep study. Diet: A. Avoid caffeinated drinks, including coffee, tea, and soda. B. Avoid large meals in the evening. C. Eat a nutritious balanced diet. D . Limit your liquids to early evening. Do not drink water after 8 p.m. I would prescribe Lorazepam for short-term use only. Hope my answer will help you.