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The medicines you are taking like zolpidem and lorazepam are not indicated as the primary treatment of insomnia in the context of bipolar disorder. You need to restart the course from your treating psychiatrist and take the medicines as advised. The doctor, once he feels that your symptoms are well under control, will slowly taper the medicines as stop. Please don't self medicate, since insomnia in bipolar disorder can sometimes go either way, up (hypo/mania), or down (depression) and it will ne...more
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From the limited information you shared, ot seems that you have been suffering from depression. It needs detailed evaluation and further treatment. Please bear in mind, depression is not a sign of mental weakness, rather a disease of the brain. So don't delay and seek treatment as soon as possible.
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Dear lybrate-user, yes it will be because by now your brain is accustomed to this drug, by the way who prescibed this drug to you was it a psychiatrist or did you self medicate, another thing you have not mentioned the dose of zolpidem that you are taking so that if high it might be tapered down to suit your exam needs. Therefore you must consult a psychiatrist at the earliest. Yours sincerely.
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I would STRONGLY advise gradual reduction of Zolpidem. You have enough problems. Other problems will have to be handled face to face.
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What are the exact bodily symptoms you suffer during panic attack? Do you have any or more of these symptoms- Palpitation, increased heart rate, excessive sweating, dryness of mouth and throat, chest discomfort, chest pain, choking sensation, churning sensation in stomach, dizziness, headache, fear of impending doom or fear of getting mad or fear of loosing control over yourself and your body part for short duration of time? answer me, definitely i am going to help you.
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Apart from series of sleeping and anxiety medication you should undergo a good clinical examination by a physician. Supporting mind relaxing techniques, yoga, meditation, regular exercise, healthy life style are important. Sleeping pills every night may not be safe and correct remedy.
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It depends on urine albumin. If it is 2+ or more , pregnant will need to be delivered to save complications to mother.
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