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2023-07-02 03:49:06
I was prescribed escitalopram 10mg clonazepam 0.5 mg for sleep In initial I got proper sleep But i became tolerance to this medicine Now I am not getting sleep How to reverse tolerance Or should I change medicine?
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Not being able to sleep while on medications can have multiple reasons in addition to tolerance. For better assessment, consult your psychiatrist.

Answered2023-07-03 15:47:53

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Go and report this to your psychiatrist there are many reasons why you are not able to sleep which can be addressed by a change in medicine
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Do not change or stop medication by yourself

Answered2023-07-02 03:51:39

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