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Insomnia (cont.)

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Follow-up

Follow the doctor's recommendations for the patient's medical and psychological conditions. The patient will be asked to give their doctor feedback after they have followed a treatment plan.

Often the patient will have more than one option and more than one medication available to help them. A patient should not lose hope if the first medication does not give them the results they want or if they experience side effects or concerns. Report back to a doctor for advice.



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