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Sleep problem
I have been taking epitril 0.5 mg for the past 2yrs now I have been able to taper it down to half but whenever I try to reduce it to one fourth I get up early with scary dreams and lot of anxiety and depression. I have been exercising for one hour every day. Pls tell me how to get rid of this drug without going through any more pain. Thx
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Try to replace it with tryptomer 10 mg at night. Withdrawal from it is easier
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Dr. Sweta Singla
Geriatric Neurologist
18 yrs exp
Delhi
Anxiety and depression are intricately linked with Insomnia. So correction of the basic pathophysiology only can give you freedom from medicines. Understanding stress, how it is creating an altered reality and nightmarish perception of your surroundings are some of the things that lead to Insomnia. Also many of these sedatives are addictive so coming out of them needs a lot of mental resilience.
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visit www.knolead.com and you will find few more resources on insomnia and its management. You may also watch videos on https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucw0eq9fpvzl5yoewc4lqlbq
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