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What should you do if you take zolpidem and still can't sleep?

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Sleep Hygiene : Is a good and safe treatment for insomnia , sleeping medication should be taken only for short period of time and on as needed basis, otherwise they may stop working.

Answered 10/19/2018

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sleep Hygiene is Key: Keep regular bed & wakening time. Relaxing bedtime routine: warm bath /shower, aromatherapy, read, or listen to gentle music. Sleep in dark, quiet, cool room w comfy mattress/pillows & no work materials or computer. Bedroom only for sleep & sex. No food 2-3 hrs prior to bed. No caffeine w/i 6 hrs & no alcohol orsmoking w/i 2 hrs of bed. Exercise regularly at least a few hrs before bedtime. No naps

Answered 10/20/2018

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