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Q. Though I am on Stalopam, I am not getting sleep. What to do?

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Dr. Manjunadh M Nair

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This is a premium question & answer published on Jan 29, 2017 and last reviewed on: Oct 19, 2019

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am suffering from insomnia. I have been taking Stalopam for six months, but I am unable to sleep in the night. I had Feliz S Plus before two years, and it worked for me. But, I was advised by my doctor to stop it. What to do now?

Answer

Dr. Manjunadh M Nair

Dr. Manjunadh M Nair

Psychiatry Psychologist/ Counsellor Psychotherapy Sexology

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Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern.

Escitalopram may not help you to sleep since it does not have much sedative property.

Feliz plus has Clonazepam in it, which will aid in sleep, but is not recommended long term.

Since you have not mentioned any other symptoms regarding the prescription of Stalopam, I am assuming that you do not have any other symptoms except sleep disturbance.

For a beginning, start practising sleep hygiene, do a bit of exercise in the evening and avoid drinking coffee after 5 PM.

If you are still unable to get sleep, then I suggest you tablet Ramelteon 8 mg known by brand name Rametax, which is very physiological and devoid of side effects. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and take medicine with consent.

But, I will advise you to try the non-medical approach. If you have symptoms of anxiety or depression, then it is better to continue Stalopam.

For further information consult a psychiatrist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/psychiatrist

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