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Preparing for a consultation about sleep medications
Adults · French context · To complete on paper with your doctor or pharmacist. This worksheet does not select a treatment and is not a prescription.
1. Describe the problem
Appointment date: ___________________ How long has this been happening: ___________________
Frequency of difficult nights: __________ Impact during the day: __________
Trouble falling asleep, waking during the night or waking too early? Other symptoms, mood, pain, snoring or pauses in breathing:
Bedtime and wake-up times, naps, driving or high-risk activities planned for the next day:
2. Bring details of everything you actually take
Attach a list if needed: medications, over-the-counter products, supplements, alcohol and other substances. Mention pregnancy, breastfeeding, medical conditions, falls or any history of dependence.
| Product and dose actually taken | Time taken and how long you have been taking it | Benefit or troublesome effect |
|---|---|---|
3. Record decisions with your healthcare professional
Cause to investigate and access to CBT-I:
If a medication is chosen: nighttime and daytime goals, planned duration, interactions and alertness-related precautions to check:
What to do if you miss a dose, have too little time to sleep or experience an adverse effect:
Reassessment date: ______________ Professional to contact: __________________
Do not combine alcohol with sleeping pills, take multiple sedatives or increase sedative doses on your own. Do not abruptly stop regular treatment on your own: ask for support. Do not drive if you feel drowsy or dizzy.
Emergency in France: if someone is difficult to wake or is breathing abnormally after taking a substance, call 15 or 112. Independent medical review of the guide is still pending.