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Difficulty sleeping?

This assumes you are having difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep through the night.

Let's see what can get you some sleep that is available over the counter.

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If you have to take over-the-counter sleep aids for more than 5 nights in a row, then it is time to talk to a doctor.
Often, lack of sleep is the symptom that would make someone with depression who doesn't know to seek medical help.

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Why sleeping pills?

Is it that you can't fall asleep on most nights?

 

Yes?

 

Do you keep waking up during sleep?

 

Yes?
Hope you are not looking at sleep apnea.
(See 'FYI' for a brief intro to sleep apnea)
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(Discuss sleep apnea) Central sleep apnea consists of repeated episodes of breathing cessation or shallow breathing during sleep, lasting at least 10 sec, caused by diminished respiratory effort. The disorder typically manifests as insomnia or as disturbed and unrefreshing sleep.

Obstructive sleep apnea consists of episodes of partial or complete closure of the upper airway during sleep, leading to cessation of breathing for > 10 sec. Sometimes patients awaken, gasping. These episodes disrupt sleep and result in a feeling of unrefreshing sleep and EDS

Sleep maintenance insomnia suggests advanced sleep phase syndrome, major depression, central or obstructive sleep apnea, periodic limb movement disorder, or aging. In patients with significant snoring, frequent awakenings, and other risk factors, obstructive sleep apnea is quite likely.

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Do you wake up earlier than you want to?

 

Earlier?
Anyway, it depends on how you feel when you wake up.

If you wake up feeling refreshed, you are getting enough sleep. For some people, this may take only 4 hours. Others may need up to 10 hours to feel rested.

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Do you feel refreshed on waking up?

 

Yes?

 

What about feeling tired during the day due to too little sleep?

 

Yes?

 

Has this been going on for a while or just started?

 

A while?
You should be seeing a doctor on this one.

Lack of sleep is a key symptom of depression, you should be checked for depression if you are having trouble sleeping.

See a dcotor if your sleeping problem occur more than 3 nights per week for more than 1 month

Let's continue to see what a pharmacist think would work for you over-the-counter until you can see a doctor for an evaluation if you are not at the moment.

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Just starting?
Sometimes good sleep hygiene is all you need if your sleeplessness is just starting.

Meanwhile, let's continue and see what can get you some sleep that is available over-the-counter for now.

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Which of the poor sleeping habits below apply to you?

It is important you get rid of this poor sleep habit.

You should use the bed only for sleep. Consider it a place where you want to rest your head for the day.

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None of these?
Okay, just a few more questions for you.

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What about medications?
Which of these did you take lately?

Okay.
Some medications can cause lack of sleep. The list include these medications.

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Not listed?
Some medications can cause lack of sleep. Check the side effects.

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Nothing?
Great. Some medications can cause lack of sleep. Let's continue.

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also...

Physical, social, and mental health issues can affect sleep patterns.

Which of these relates to you?


This can affect your sleep. Hope you are getting some medical help for these.

Tried something yet?

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None of these?
Anyway, have you tried something yet?

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Tried nothing so far

Nothing yet?
Oh well, let's see what a pharmacist recommend for sleep that is available over-the-counter.

Or would you like to see the nearest urgent care clinic to you?

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Tried something

What have you tried so far?
Here are what we think below.


Let's see what a pharmacist recommend you use over-the-counter.

Just to remind you that over-the-counter sleep aids are for occasional use like if your menstrual period is here or if you have a big day tomorrow and you want to sleep good.

If sleep problems persists, let your doctor know. It may be a sign of something serious.

Urgent Care Pharmacist

Prescription sleep aid?
You may want to check with the doctor if it is not working.

If you ran out of the prescription and would like to see what a pharmacist recommend over-the-counter, let's continue.

Just to remind you that over-the-counter sleep aids are for occasional use like if your menstrual period is here or if you have a big day tomorrow and you want to sleep good and so on.

If sleep problems persists, let your doctor know. It may be a sign of something serious.

Urgent Care Pharmacist

None of these?
Alright, let's see what a pharmacist recommend you take over-the-counter.

Just to remind you that over-the-counter sleep aids are for occasional use like if your menstrual period is here or if you have a big day tomorrow and you want to sleep good and so on.

If sleep problems persists, let your doctor know. It may be a sign of something serious.

Urgent Care Pharmacist