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Took 2 advil (ibuprofen) pm and still awake 3hours later. what can i do now to sleep?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Try...: Melatonin works well for many people at doses of 3mg. Give it a try. Safe and non-habituating.

Answered 7/31/2013

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Insomnia: Depending on the causes which need to be treated first. For primary insomnia with no apparent cause, sleep hygeine works fairly well.

Answered 11/20/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Consider melatonin &: sleep hygiene. 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 late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs & no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized & finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk or Chamomile tea along w light reading, warm bath or lavender scent.

Answered 8/7/2014

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