Hello Dr. I am sufrng frm depression since 9/yrs, I am taking pexep cr 12.5 but this med is not working, Dr. Chang my med and gave me zyven od plus 100 mg is this med is suitable 4 me. I am from Frm bad sleep after taking new one ie zyven od plus 100 mg. Dr. what can I do for good sleep. Is there any side effect reg new med. For better sleep what can I do. Pls Dr. suggest me. Thanking you.

Dr. Lalit Kumar TripathyGeneral Physician40yrs exp

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1. You may be having anxiety or stress. Avoid stress. 2. You need 7-8 hours of sound sleep to remain healthy. 3. Go for regular exercise, Take part in games and sports, 4. Do yoga, meditation and deep breathing exercise like pranayama to calm your mind, control your emotion, relieve anxiety and improve concentration. 5. Adhere to a specific sleep time and regular schedule 6. Take light dinner. 7. Avoid taking tea/coffee at bed time. Have a glass of warm milk at bed time. 8. Don?t go to sleep immediately after dinner. Take a small walk after dinner and if possible take hot water bath before sleep. Read a light magazine or interesting book before going to bed 9. Avoid late night. 10. Don?t sleep in day time 11. Don?t take sleeping pill  

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