Sleep Problems, Age 12 And Older: Check Your Symptoms

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When to See a Doctor

Do you think your sleep problem may be caused by a medicine or other drug use?

See significance of medicine or other drug use if you need information to help you answer the questions below.

Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.

Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to the following question.

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Do you think your sleep problem may be caused by a medicine?

Note:

If you answered "Yes": Call the health professional who prescribed the medicine the same day to determine whether you should stop taking the medicine or take a different one. An appointment may not be necessary. If you are taking a medicine not prescribed by a health professional, stop taking the medicine. Call your health professional if you feel you need to continue taking the medicine.

You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.

Yes

Do you think that your sleep problem may be caused by the use of alcohol, caffeine, or an illegal drug?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Last updated:	January 12, 2007
Author:	Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA
Reviewed By:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine, Lisa S. Weinstock, MD - Psychiatry
Editors:	Sydney Youngerman-Cole, RN, BSN, RNC, Tracy Landauer