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Hello my doctor GP prescribed me alprax 0.25 for my sleeping problem..I was struggling to sleep when I get awake in midnight it takes me 1 hour or more to get back to sleep..I was using the medicine it was good but when iam not taking medicine the problem happens same..should I continue the tablet for some more days to maintain a proper sleep hygiene..
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Taking Tab Alprazolam for long duration is not safe as there is risk of tolerance and consequently dependence over same. It's in your best interest if you consult a Psychiatrist and get yourself started on some medication which are safer in long term and treats the root cause of insomnia.
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Alprazolam will not help to maintain sleep hygiene . You have to maintain your sleep hygiene first.0.25 Alprazolam will not make any sense rather it will lead to tolerance and high doses will be required in due course. Once visit a psychiatrist to confirm your diagnosis till then follow the steps of sleep hygiene.
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please read the steps of sleep hygiene, i am sharing you the link https://sleepeducation.org/healthy-sleep/healthy-sleep-habits/
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Dr. Rayees Ahmad Wani
Sexologist
14 yrs exp
Srinagar
Hello,
It has the risk of habituation if continued beyond few weeks.
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Dr. Kaustubh Gosavi
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9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do not continue tab Alprazolam on your own it is only an anxiolytic and helps you initiate sleep but has no role in sleep maintenance you need to follow sleep hygiene strictly yet if there is no relief consult psychiatrist
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