I have been suffering from insomnia for the last 25 years and have consulted many doctors. For the past 9 months, I have been taking Mirtaz 30 mg at night and Fludac 20 mg in the morning, and now I feel about 60 % better. Should I continue these medicines, and what else can help improve my sleep further?
Asked by Female, 53 ยท 5 days ago
Long-term insomnia can affect both physical and emotional health, so feeling around 60% better after treatment is a positive sign. Mirtaz 30 and Fludac 20 are sometimes used when sleep problems are linked with anxiety, stress, low mood, or disturbed sleep cycles. Improvement in chronic insomnia often happens gradually rather than suddenly, especially when symptoms have continued for many years. Whether you should continue the same medicines depends on your sleep quality, daytime functioning, side effects, emotional health, and your doctor?s long-term treatment plan. Stopping or changing these medicines suddenly without medical guidance is not recommended because sleep problems may worsen again. Maintaining fixed sleep and waking times, reducing mobile and screen use before bed, avoiding caffeine late in the day, regular light exercise, relaxation techniques, and a calm sleep environment may further improve sleep naturally. Emotional stress management and counselling may also help some people with long-standing insomnia. Talk to your doctor if sleep becomes worse again or if you develop excessive daytime sleepiness, mood changes, unusual dreams, anxiety, or dependence on medicines for sleep.