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Sleep

Insomnia

Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep through the night or waking up rested, with an impact on the following day.

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What it is

Insomnia means having trouble falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up rested, several nights a week, with an impact on the next day. It can be linked to pain, anxiety, habits, other illnesses or medications, and understanding the cause is the first step.

How medical cannabis may be considered

Medical cannabis may be considered when insomnia is linked to pain, anxiety or other conditions, and almost always alongside sleep hygiene measures. Before any prescription, it's important to look into what is causing the insomnia.

What treatment aims for

  • Help you fall asleep and sleep more continuously.
  • Address what often disrupts sleep, such as pain or anxiety, at the same time.
  • Build a sleep routine that holds up without relying only on medication.

Important precautions

  • Good sleep habits remain the foundation of treatment.
  • Watch for drowsiness the next morning, especially before driving.
  • Loud snoring or pauses in breathing during sleep should be investigated first.

Common questions

Can I use it with sleeping pills?
Sometimes, but the effects can add up. Mention every medication you take: combinations are assessed case by case, and changes are gradual.
Will I become dependent?
The plan aims for the lowest effective dose for the shortest time needed, together with routine changes. When it's time to reduce or stop, that's also agreed during a consultation.

Other conditions

This content is educational. Whether any treatment is appropriate depends on an individual medical assessment, and results are not guaranteed.

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