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I started having clonazepam since 1 week of 0.25MD by doctor prescription.but I am unable to sleep, when I start taking clonazepam 0.5MD.I am feeling headache what is the reason of it
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Dr. S Madhavan
Neuropsychiatrist
24 yrs exp
Chennai
Hi clonazepam is for short term use only. Please consult a Psychiatrist or clinical psychologist for detailed assessment. We need to know the cause of sleep difficulty
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try sleep hygiene. avoid smoking alcohol and excessive caffeine
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The reason for insomnia needs to be evaluated and the choice of medication and its dose depends on the cause and severity of insomnia.Increased dose of clonazepam and occurance of headache do not have cause and effect relationship,even though both have temoporal association.The reason of headache also needs to be evaluated.
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consult psychiatrist/neurologist
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Avoid self-medication
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