Sleep: Would practice good sleep hygiene, warm milk and a turkey sandwich (both contain tryptophan) can cause sedation, no naps during the day, avoid foods and beverages that can can cause insomnia, melatonin can assist with sleep.....Just to name a few. But if sleep disturbances persist would consult your doctor to evaluate other possible causes and options
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Ambien (zolpidem) addiction: First you need to get this chemical out of your bloodstream. If you have been using Ambien (zolpidem) for some time you have not really been sleeping. You have been knocked out but not given the restorative sleep cycle your brain needs to truly rest. When you have used Ambien (zolpidem) for more than seven days in a row addiction has occurred. You may not sleep easily again. But within two weeks off Ambien (zolpidem) you will res
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Insomnia: Insomnia can be frustrating. But medications are only part of the treatment. Good sleep hygiene is key. Try to avoid electronics, nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, vigorous exercise, bright lights, ; large meals prior to bedtime. Regularize your sleep ; wake up times. Understanding why you have insomnia can be effective in treating it. A sleep medicine specialist can help with figuring that out.
Answered 4/22/2014
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