I have been taking Nexito Forte and Mirtakem 15 mg for sleep for the last 5 years, but I recently stopped taking Tinep Forte and Nexipride 25 due to cost issues. Is it safe to discontinue those two medications permanently, should I gradually reduce the dosage of my current nighttime medicines, and what is the best way to overcome my psychological dependence on these pills to sleep naturally?
Stopping Tinep Forte and Nexipride 25 abruptly is unsafe and can cause withdrawal or symptom relapse; please consult your doctor for cheaper alternatives. For Nexito Forte and Mirtakem 15, after 5 years of use, you must never stop them suddenly. Your doctor must design a gradual tapering schedule to avoid severe rebound insomnia. To overcome psychological dependence and sleep naturally, combine this slow taper with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and strict sleep hygiene (consistent sleep schedules, no screens before bed). This gradually trains your brain to sleep without medication.