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Best sleep medication for long term use? cant shut mind off at night. benadryl makes me groggy. klonopin causes brain atrophy(?) melatonin dont work
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UNFORTUNATELY: NO SLEEP MEDICINE is best for LONG TERM use since when used chronically they all stop working! You need to get some basic INFO re: "sleep hygiene". Ask your Family Physician to start with . a SLEEP STUDY (if available) is often very helpful.. Hope this info if of use to you Dr Z
Answered 5/12/2018
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