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Should a doctor prescribe sleeping pills as the first solution if a person is having difficulty sleeping? explain your answer.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Some may. If sleep: Deprivation is severe - i may order a sleep med at that time. I have the luxury to see my patients back as often as needed. So i often start with recommendations for sleep hygiene or acupuncture. I am able to do this because i can see people often if needed. Retire ; rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark ; cool ; use only for sex ; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in >.

Answered 1/27/2021

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