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I was prescribed 1mg lorazepam for my anxiety & insomnia issue on need basis. in last 1 week, i have tried this medication 2 times & each time it has failed to work completely. how is that even possible? isn't it supposed to work for insomnia?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Given your age, habit forming effects and the potential of destroying sleep architecture benzodiazepines would be a poor choice in the long term management of insomnia. Life style changes specifically increasing outdoor physical activities along with sleep hygiene are best in the long range.

Answered 9/8/2022

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