ambien, prosom, restoril, and lunesta (eszopiclone) don't work for me. what sleeping pills could i take that would work?

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Why do sleep aides ambien, lunesta, (eszopiclone) prosom work?

Answer 1

Consider evaluation: The key to treating insomnia is finding the underlying cause. Some patients have insomnia because they are born with it but most patients have insomnia secondary to another medical issue. Commonly this includes anxiety/depression but medical issues such as pain and reflux can keep people awake at night. Biofeedback may be superior to pills. Consider an evaluation by a sleep specialist.

Answer 2

INSOMNIA: Getting good night's sleep is important for physical & mental health. Insomnia might be due to several reasons. Have a physical exam to rule out illness. If cleared consult with a Clinical Psychologist with expertise in multiple types of psychotherapy that helps you benefit from medication prescribed by a Psychiatrist. If uncomfortable with your Dr. seek 2nd opinion. You may need a sleep study.

Answer 3

No: Acog recommend against taking any herbs safety is not well established.

Answer 4

Unknown: Because the fda does not monitor herbal supplements it really is not a good idea to take these treatments. Better to get less rest and nap when the baby naps than take something that could harm you or the baby.

Answer 5

Herbs are drugs too: Most small molecule drugs are derived from herbs. So herbs are drugs & should be treated with the same degree or awareness & caution. Both melatonin & chamomile, common herbs used to promote sleep, should not be used in pregnancy. How about trying meditation or listening to a recording or ocean waves? If you must use something try benadryl (diphenhydramine). It makes most people sleepy & is rated pregnancy class b.

Answer 6

Lack of sleep: Some women complain of lack of sleep either from hormonal disturbances or back pain (not finding a comfortable position).

Answer 7

Lots of issues: Pregnancy can can lead to insomnia, sleepiness, restless legs syndrome and even sleep apnea. Many sleep disturbances are in the later part of the pregnancy. Treatment is possible but limited.

Answer 8

A few: Pregnant women can get sleep apnea. They can also get restless leg syndrome and limb movements of sleep. Also, the frequent urination due to the baby can disturb sleep.

Answer 9

Sleep during pregnan: Depending on the weight gain, any accompanying back problems, stress, and how far into the pregnancy, women may have insomnia and occasionally odd dreams. There are many behavioral interventions that can help with comfort, reducing the number of times you have to go to the bathroom, etc. And dreams about your baby are not unusual, don't interpret them

Answer 10

Maybe! : We know that back sleeping is a significant risk reducer in sids deaths in babies. It is the single most important thing you can do to prevent death from sids. If your baby is less six months old, keep putting him down on his back to sleep. Also breastfeeding, not smoking, keeping the room a bit cool (think 68 not 74), not wearing a hat, are other factors found to reduce risk.

Answer 11

The risk is higher..: ...With sleeping on her stomach, and higher yet with co-sleeping. Sleeping on the side isn't as safe as on the back, but may be worth trying if "back-to-sleep" totally fails. Otoh, is it really "won't sleep", or just normal colic? Your doctor should be able to tell the difference.

Answer 12

Probably not: Fortunately, very few babies die of SIDS. Years ago in America, when babies slept on their tummies, about 3 babies out of every 1000 would die of SIDS. Nowadays, when babies sleep on their backs, about 1 to 1.5 babies per 1000 die of sids. So, the chances of not getting SIDS is better if sleeping on the back. Parents should talk with the doctor if a baby won't sleep on his/her back.

Answer 13

Depends on his age: Babies need less sleep as they age. The following is the average amount of sleep babies need at different ages; each individual baby is slightly different. Newborns: 16-18 hr/day (half during the day, half at night) 3 months: 15 hr/ day 9 months: 14 hr/day (but now it's 10 hr at night, 4 during the day) 2 years old: 13 hr/day (most at night with a 2 hour nap) 4 year old 11 hr (no nap).

Answer 14

12-18 hours usually: Babies sleep almost 16-20 hours when first born, so in theory they could do nothing but eat and sleep and they'd be fine. As they get a little older, that can go down, but generally 12 to 16 hours is a normal level. The real question is, how are they when they are awake? If alert, happy, and energetic, then they are doing fine.

Answer 15

Back off: Jeff - please find yourself a good doctor to talk to face to face. Do not keep sending the same questions. Set your mind at ease and resolve your conflicts. That will be the only way to resolve your concerns!

Answer 16

Not sure: I cannot say with any semblance of surety that what type of seizure, u had. Please consult your neurologist. Thanks.

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