Q. If I start CBT-I, do I need to stop taking insomnia medications?

A: Most clinicians who specialize in CBT for insomnia will prefer that you discontinue medications. They will work with you and the prescribing physician to coordinate stopping the medication with the CBT-I sessions. In some instances, it may be best to combine CBT-I with medication.

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