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I know that it is always best not to rely on prescription medication for sleep. however, is the new med belsomra showing effacacy among your patients
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Sounds "hopeful": Since is a NEW STRUCTURE!!!!! It is not related to the existing medications! ANY SLEEP MEDICATION has problems of habituation and tachyphylaxis (larger doses required for same effects) after time. Worth a try!! Good luck! Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 7/11/2015
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