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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Suggest Treatment For Sleeplessness

I am a healthy, 80-year old woman who, for some years has been treating her insomnia with Benadryl. My problems have been increasing and I worry about taking this for my insomnia. Is there something else on the market that can help me stay asleep? I have little trouble getting to sleep but can t maintain a state of sleepiness if I get awake during the night - this is often but not always. Thank you.
Thu, 2 Jan 2020
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Hello,

In my opinion, thereis no reason to be worried and usually this is just temporary and self limiting. Excessive daytime sleepiness is common issues and should be considered in this case..
Excessive daytime sleepiness may be caused by conditions such sleep deprivation, metabolic disturbances, sleep apnoea, medications, neurological disorders such seizures and psychiatric disorders such depression. If emotional causes are ruled out then some tests can be done to confirm the diagnosis.

In my opinion, polysomnography ( sleep study ), is one of the necessary examinations in order to achieve a correct diagnosis.
Please discuss with primary care Doctor about these issues.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care.
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Suggest Treatment For Sleeplessness

Hello, In my opinion, thereis no reason to be worried and usually this is just temporary and self limiting. Excessive daytime sleepiness is common issues and should be considered in this case.. Excessive daytime sleepiness may be caused by conditions such sleep deprivation, metabolic disturbances, sleep apnoea, medications, neurological disorders such seizures and psychiatric disorders such depression. If emotional causes are ruled out then some tests can be done to confirm the diagnosis. In my opinion, polysomnography ( sleep study ), is one of the necessary examinations in order to achieve a correct diagnosis. Please discuss with primary care Doctor about these issues. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.