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Insomnia alfor past 4 years
I have been suffering from Insomnia for the past 4 years. I am now prescribed Chloropromazine 100mg, now I am able sleep ok but I have really low libido and sex drive. Let me know what needs the be done. When I try to reduce the dose to 50 mg I have vivid dreams and frequent awakening and feeling tired in the morning. How do I reduce the dosage and have good sleep
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Were you given chlorpromazine only for sleep or did you also have other problems? If it was only for sleep then you can switch to Zolcalm. And then gradually stop it once your sleep hygiene is improved.
Do start some form of physical exercise.
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Hello Friend, Good that you are seeking a help here. Insomnia is a symptoms of underneath stress or anxiety in your lifestyle.
So it's better it address it along with the root cause.
Suggest you to take a professional counselling help to openly discuss you personal or professional tension or stress, lifestyle, habits etc to identify the root cause. Then suitable stress management solution like psychotherapy, few lifestyle changes, dietary changes, self therapies, excersise, relaxation techniques etc can be suggested to overcome your problems.
Feel free to reach me online or call for further evaluation and recommendation. Be positive. You will be alright soon.
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For insomnia, finding out cause is important, if there is any underlying depression or any other illness. Sleep hygiene and JPMR will help u alot. Cholropromazine for sleep only is definitely not a good choice, as it comes with loads of side effects.
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Dr. Mayuri Mohanty
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Thane
Yes some medicine change will help. Consult a psychiatrist online or in person for diagnosis and treatment
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