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Hello, doctors! I have been taking etizam 0.25mg for the past year. I'm currently trying to taper it. I've reached a point where if I taper it any further, I won't get any sleep. Please tell me how to stop it and sleep naturally.
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Start homeopathy treatment and it will gradually by tapered off
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Please provide a complete diagnosis of condition along with its duration as this is very crucial to suggest you anything further.
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Hello, Homoeopathy medicine can help you resolve this. It can improve your sleep cycle with gradually declining your medicine intake. A proper constitutional Homoeopathy treatment can help you. To know more and for any other concern you can call us or reach us online.
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As a homeopathic doctor, it's important to approach medication tapering and sleep issues with care. It's commendable that you're looking for natural alternatives to support your sleep during this tapering process. Here are some suggestions:
Gradual Tapering: It seems like you're already tapering your medication, which is a good approach to minimize withdrawal symptoms. However, if you've reached a point where further tapering disrupts your sleep, consider maintaining the current dosage for a longer period before attempting to decrease it further.
Consultation: It's crucial to discuss your tapering process and sleep concerns with your prescribing doctor. They can provide personalized guidance and may suggest alternative tapering schedules or medications if necessary.
Healthy Sleep Habits: Establish a consistent sleep routine by going to bed and waking up at the same time every day, even on weekends. Create a relaxing bedtime routine to signal to your body that it's time to wind down.
Sleep Environment: Ensure your sleep environment is conducive to restful sleep. Keep your bedroom dark, quiet, and at a comfortable temperature. Consider using earplugs or a white noise machine to block out disruptive sounds.
Limit Stimulants: Avoid caffeine and other stimulants, especially in the afternoon and evening. These substances can interfere with your ability to fall asleep.
Relaxation Techniques: Practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or progressive muscle relaxation before bedtime to reduce anxiety and promote sleep.
Herbal Remedies: Some herbs like valerian root, chamomile, and passionflower have mild sedative effects and may help improve sleep quality. However, it's essential to consult with a healthcare professional, as herbs can interact with medications or have contraindications.
Homeopathic Remedies: Certain homeopathic remedies like Coffea cruda or Nux vomica are traditionally used for sleep disturbances. However, it's best to consult with a qualified homeopath for personalized recommendations based on your specific symptoms and constitution.
Lifestyle Factors: Maintain a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet, and managing stress effectively. These factors can positively impact your sleep quality.
Patience and Persistence: It may take time for your body to adjust to the medication tapering and establish a new sleep pattern naturally. Be patient with yourself and stay committed to healthy sleep habits.
Remember, every individual is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. It's essential to listen to your body and seek professional guidance when needed.
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Switch with homoeopathic medicines. First off it will not side effect. 2 things it will completely stop whenever you become good sleep.
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fast result with other .
follow fe simple step to switch with natural sleep without any medicine.
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you can change your life style little bit.
sleep hormone melatonin only form healthy diet and also in low light or complete off light.
for more easy way you can understand the process after consultation.
online you can also consult with me , hopefully within 10-15 days you get improvement.
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It seems to be an anxiety Disorder. It can be treated well with counseling sessions and homeopathic medicine effectively.
You need a holistic approach.
You need an expert psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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I have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist for the last 17 years. you can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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I think you are over thinker fast your allopathic medicine slowly down through to your allopathic counsaltent and your sleeplessness problem please cousalt me
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Hello practo user
Yes u can take homeopathy
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Homoeopathic medicines will definitely help you to treat with out any side effects Kindly consult through practo app.detailed case history is needed to give proper treatment and guidance
Dr.Fathima
22years of Medical Experience
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Hello Practo User. You can switch to Homeopathy without any adverse effect.
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Consult me on Practo.
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You have been taking this for past one year
So without proper management we should not taper it all of a sudden
With Homoeopathy we can effectively manage your problem by finding its root cause
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Do consult me online through Practo app
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Mind is a powerful machine , if its in your control then you can win any game every disease starts from your mind dont worry you will be all fine sleep issues can be cured .
You can connect with me for suggestion or treatment
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Hi, using medicine for so long and now trying to taper it without any other support will create a sleep issue.
It would be better if you take some non habit forming support and taper down to help with your sleep.
Let's discuss how we can do that during consultation.
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Will be able to explain and guide once you consult.
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Hi Practo user you can start homoeopathic medicine which are plant based and have no habit formation
It will help you to taper and stop your medicines
You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance
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Dr. Gopi Raman Agrawal
Homoeopath
37 yrs exp
Patna
Hi practo user,
Irregular life style, alcoholism, consumption of junk food & nicotine might cause loss of sleep.
•Maintain , your weight , please.
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•Go for meditation to reduce your stress in order to calm your nerves to restore sound sleep and fatigue erredicating nap.
•Practicing, Anulom-vilom at bed time , gives good result.
•Tk, plenty of water to hydrate your body to eliminate toxins regulating your metabolism.
•Your diet be simple, easily digestible on time to avoid gastric disorder that triggers loss of sleep.
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Privet, consultation ,provides you a faster recovery through practo, please ,
Avoid, junk food, alcohol , Nicotine and late sitting in the night.
Tk, care.
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Dr. Neha Patil
Homoeopath
5 yrs exp
Palghar
Take online consultation with me through our Practo app for further information .
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Dr. Tanupa Patel
Homoeopath
5 yrs exp
Vadodara
Hello start with homoeopathy treatment we can gradually stop
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Dr. Ankush Jain
Homoeopath
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Do u have any other medical history or other issues,like ur menses r regular or irregular,any stress or anxiety, thyroid issues..pls specify all details
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