Q. How to get sound sleep without Alprazolam?
Hello doctor,
I am a 34 year old male. My weight is 68 kg. I am married and have two kids. Because, of the disturbance made by my kids, I was not able to sleep well sometimes. So, I just started taking tablet Alprazolam 0.25 mg. Now I have been trying to gradually stop taking the medicine. So, I had 0.25 mg on the alternate days and in between 0.5 mg twice a day. I have a feeling that my body has got addicted to tablet Alprazolam. Because, from the day I stopped taking the tablet, I am not able to sleep even a little bit. Yesterday too, I tried without medicine. But, I could not sleep. Then at midnight, I had 0.5 mg and then slept for 4 hours. Please help. Thank you in advance.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.I can understand your concerns.
Alprazolam is a habit forming drug. I would suggest you to take Zolpidem for disturbed sleep. Zolpidem is less addictive compared to Alprazolam.
I will suggest you the following measures to get a sound sleep. Please try.
- Avoid sleeping during daytime.
- Do not consume coffee, tea, alcohol or fatty meals during night.
- Have a glass of warm milk before going to bed.
- Go for a warm shower just before sleeping.
- Maintain a cool and pleasant atmosphere inside your room.
Thank you doctor,
How long should I take Zolpidem and at what dose? When should I stop the medicine? Please guide.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
Initially, you can start with 6.25 mg of tablet Zolpidem and later you can use only when it is required.
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