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Are there any long term meds for insomnia?
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Yes but...: They can be used long term but are ideally used as short term bridges. The best approach is determining the cause of insomnia and dealing with that. Factors include poor sleep hygiene (irregular bedtime, napping), caffeine consumption, and mood as examples.
Answered 5/28/2015
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Yes: Some hypnotics and sedating medications can be used longer-term safely. On the other hand, persistent insomnia warrants a careful review of sleep hygiene, and more medical history and evaluation. It is not uncommon for insomnia to be scappy and difficult to treat with the first effort.
Answered 5/28/2015
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