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Are there any long term meds for insomnia?

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I have severe insomnia! can't fall/stay asleep. Plz give a list of great meds for insomnia so i can discuss them with my doc. Please nd thanks!

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I've been on 200mg of Seroquel (quetiapine) for insomnia for 8 years. I no longer wish to take meds for sleep. What's the safest way to taper off of them entirely?

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