“How long should I take medications for insomnia?”
I have insomnia. How long should I take medications for insomnia?
4 Answers
InternalMedicine|SleepMedicineSleepMedicineSpecialist
Medications are best used short term with CBT-I. Try downloading the CBT-I coach app (purple background with a moon). It is a great resource for insomnia.
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Insomnia medications should typically be taken for a short term—2 to 4 weeks or as prescribed by your doctor—to avoid dependence.
Medications for insomnia are usually recommended for short term.
Case by case. Most commonly less than 2 or 3 months with therapy but some times longer.
