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My grandfather has severe insomnia
Can i give zolcalm 10 sleeping dose daily is it safe can be given...?? There is any side effects he does not sleep if i did not give the dose he always shouts and spoils our sleep Any suggestions please...
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Zolpidem is a short acting drug, so tolerance develops soon. Clonazepam 0.5mg may be a better alternative.
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Visit a psychiatrist to find out the reason of insomnia.
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U cN give him Kali phos 200x-6 tab at morning and 8 at night before sleep for 3 weeks.
I think it will help him.
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Dr. Samyuktha Gangadhar
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Bangalore
It's always better to consult psychiatrist before you try any benzodiazepine on your own esp if elderly pt
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