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Constant sleeping problem

2018-05-17 03:33:45
I've been suffering from insomia more than 3 years from now, and I want some prescription to cure this problem of mine. Some of my researches about some treatment is MELATONIN but I dont know if it is safe to use in my age which is 17.
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First we need to find cause of sleeplessness. Is could also be caffeine overdose or anxiety? Try with sleep hygiene and stimulus control and then medication. Melatonin is safe in adults. But it should be prescribed and not taken un supervised

Answered2018-05-17 07:11:38

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