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I have been on dopaquil 25mg for many years to help me switch off to sleep. lately i have been waking up not being able to breathe. if i dont take the tablet then i dont have that problem but also cannot switch off and sleep. please help. ?

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Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

Try med-free: having the same wake time and sleep time every d, using a 30min routine relaxation process. 4-500mg of magnesium gluconate or citrate can help, and melatonin . Dark, quiet, cool routine sleep area, no caffeine after noon. Routine the most important

Answered 3/23/2020

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A member asked:

I have been on dopaquil 25mg for many years to help me switch off to sleep. lately i have been waking up not being able to breathe. if i dont take the tablet then i dont have that problem but also cannot switch off and sleep. please help. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Elizabeth Finley-Belgrad answered

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