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  5. I have been suffering from anxiety and poor sleep for the past 5 years. My doctor prescribed Frisium 5 mg and Nexito 10 mg at bedtime. Despite this, I still have very poor sleep and also use small quantities of tobacco throughout the day and night. What should I do to improve my sleep and anxiety?

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I have been suffering from anxiety and poor sleep for the past 5 years. My doctor prescribed Frisium 5 mg and Nexito 10 mg at bedtime. Despite this, I still have very poor sleep and also use small quantities of tobacco throughout the day and night. What should I do to improve my sleep and anxiety?

Asked by Male, 39 · 6 days ago

G.santoshini Reddy

G.santoshini Reddy

M Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics)

6 days ago

Living with anxiety and poor sleep for many years can be very exhausting, and even though medicines like Frisium 5 mg and Nexito 10 mg may help many people, ongoing sleep problems can still happen if stress, daily habits, or tobacco use continue to affect the body and mind. Tobacco, even in small amounts throughout the day and night, can disturb sleep quality, increase anxiety, make the mind more restless, and reduce the calming effect of sleep medicines because nicotine acts as a stimulant. One of the most important steps to improve your sleep and anxiety is to gradually reduce and eventually stop tobacco use with proper support if needed. Along with this, try to maintain a fixed sleep schedule by sleeping and waking up at the same time every day, avoiding mobile phones or TV for at least one hour before bedtime, reducing tea or coffee in the evening, and creating a calm sleeping environment. Light exercise, yoga, meditation, deep breathing, and relaxation techniques during the day can also help reduce anxiety naturally and improve sleep quality over time. Do not increase or stop your medicines on your own, because sudden changes can worsen anxiety, sleep problems, or cause withdrawal symptoms. Since your symptoms have continued despite treatment for several years, it would be a good idea to revisit your psychiatrist for a proper review of your medicines, sleep patterns, stress levels, and tobacco dependence. Sometimes adjusting the dose, changing medicines, or adding counselling or cognitive behavioural therapy can provide much better long-term relief. In many people, combining medical treatment with lifestyle changes and stress management gives the best improvement in both anxiety and sleep.
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Anxiety and poor sleep commonly cause symptoms such as excessive worry, nervousness, restlessness, irritability, difficulty falling or staying asleep, and feeling tired despite sleep.

🩺 Symptoms of Anxiety and Poor Sleep

  • Anxiety symptoms include persistent fear, rapid heartbeat, sweating, and trouble concentrating.
  • Poor sleep often involves difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings, non-refreshing sleep, and daytime fatigue.

⚕️ Frisium (Clobazam 5 mg) Uses

  • Frisium is used to treat severe anxiety and epilepsy by calming nerve activity in the brain and helping induce sleep.
  • It acts as an anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) and anticonvulsant (seizure-preventing) medication.

⚠️ Frisium Side Effects

  • Common side effects include drowsiness, tiredness, irritability, restlessness, constipation, and possible breathing problems.
  • Serious side effects needing doctor consultation include persistent drowsiness, aggressive behavior, or breathing difficulties.

⚕️ Nexito (Escitalopram 10 mg) Uses

  • Nexito is an antidepressant commonly prescribed for anxiety and depression to improve mood and reduce excessive worry.
  • It works by balancing brain chemicals that affect mood regulation.

⚠️ Nexito Side Effects

  • Possible side effects include nausea, headache, fatigue, dry mouth, and sexual dysfunction.
  • Smoking tobacco can raise blood levels of this medication, increasing risk of side effects.

🏥 Advice for Improving Sleep and Anxiety

  • Avoid tobacco use as it can interfere with medication effectiveness and worsen anxiety and sleep problems.
  • Take both medications exactly as prescribed and report persistent poor sleep or side effects to your psychiatrist.
  • Practice good sleep hygiene such as a regular sleep schedule, reducing screen time before bed, and relaxation techniques.
  • Consider discussing with your psychiatrist whether medication adjustments or additional therapies could help.

Please consult your psychiatrist for a tailored approach and safe management of your medications and symptoms. If you experience severe side effects or worsening symptoms, seek urgent medical help or contact Apollo Emergency at 1066.

Answered 6 days ago

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