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How can a person overcome sleep issues?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have been struggling to sleep day and night. I also recently lost my father. I am exhausted from not getting enough sleep. I was searching for a sleeping pill to make sure I got a good night's sleep. I also do not want my family to know about it because I am always the strong one.

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have just read your query, and I can understand your concern,

I am very sorry about your medical condition. Do not worry. I am here to take care of you. I think you are suffering from sleep deprivation based on your symptoms. I realize that you are grieving, and your lack of sleep is closely related to that. Take one tablet of Melatonin 5 mg for five days.

I hope I have answered your questions.

Follow up in case of queries.

Thank you.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

I have been drinking melatonin. I have taken a lot of it, and it is not working for me. Is there not something else that will work better?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to Icliniq.com

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Thanks for the update. You can take a tablet of Bromazepam 200 mg (lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, talc, magnesium stearate) or Doxylamine 5 mg (doxylamine succinate).

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

Would I need a script for this?

In your opinion, will these tablets work better?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com

I read your query and can understand your concern.

No, you do not need a script. Just visit a good pharmacy. I am sure they will give you the prescription. Of course, they are powerful and more effective as I give them to all my patients.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

So, do I not need a script?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Yes, you do not need any script.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

Is this almost the same as the Zolpidem I used to drink?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com

I read your query and can understand your concern.

No, it is not the same. Zolpidem is a different product.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

Since I am having trouble, will it allow me to sleep throughout my shift without difficulty?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Sure, you can add Diphenhydramine 25 mg plus the Doxylamine or Diphenhydramine plus Bromazepam as a support to boost your sleep. Let me know if these are not clear.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

Can you please put it on a script for me because I see clicks asking for a prescription?

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com

I read your query and can understand your concern.

I think that might not be possible. Please visit the nearest physician to get a prescription.

I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards.

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

Thank you for the reply.

So, then this might not help me because my pharmacy wanted a prescription.

Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome back to icliniq.com

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Alternatively, you can purchase them online. I hope I have answered your question.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At May 11, 2024
Reviewed At August 29, 2024

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