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Is one 5mg valium each night for sleep excessive?

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Depends,: The dose that's right for you should be determined by your md after a good evaluation of your insomnia. Insomnia is a very common disorder, sometimes caused by other disorders like depression. In this case your treatment may an antidepressant instead.

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Answered 9/13/2013

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