Drug Induced Insomnia Treatment in India

Vivaan Chopra, a 42-year-old software architect...

Vivaan Chopra, a 42-year-old software architect and father of two, had always been a light sleeper. His insomnia began subtly six months ago after his cardiologist prescribed a beta-blocker, Atenolol, for newly diagnosed hypertension. Vivaan found himself lying awake for hours, his mind racing with work deadlines and family responsibilities, despite profound physical exhaustion. He developed severe brain fog, his work performance suffered, and he became short-tempered with his children. His primary care physician, Dr. Mehta, listened empathetically to Vivaan's frustration and fatigue. She explained that drug-induced insomnia was a known side effect and recommended a systematic approach: a 'drug holiday' by switching to a different, sleep-neutral antihypertensive (an ARB), coupled with strict sleep hygiene. The treatment was a mental relief more than a physical ordeal. Vivaan weaned off the beta-blocker under supervision. The first few nights were uncertain, but by the end of the first week, he began falling asleep naturally. Within a month, he was consistently sleeping 6-7 hours. His concentration returned, and he felt reconnected with his family. Emotionally, he moved from feeling broken and ineffective to regaining a sense of control and hope, deeply grateful for a solution that addressed the root cause.