Doctors Answers (4)
Please consult your physician.
If you are having significant insomnia: difficulty falling or staying asleep or early morning waking, you should first be evaluated to identify to root cause of your insomnia. Better to treat the root cause then use "sleeping pills".
Sleeping pills can be prescribed by a physician only after a clear diagnosis of acute or chronic insomnia is made. However, the pills should not be considered a viable long term solution to chronic insomnia.
A prescription from an appropriately trained healthcare provider (physician, physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner) is required for sleep medications. An appointment can be made through your primary physician or directly through a sleep specialist’s office.
