Q: To make a long story short, I have not had a good night sleep in a long time. I have tried a few brands of sleeping aids, but nothing seems to help. I think I need to go to a doctor to get a prescribed medication. Which type of doctor would prescribe a sleeping medication?

A: Access to sleeping pills in Korea is a little more complicated compared to other countries like the US or Canada because of the strict regulations that come with the specific types of medications.

I recommend you visit either a neurologist or neuro-psychologist.

If the situation is not serious, you can also visit either 내과, a general doctor or 이비인후과 aka ENT.

After you explain what is going on to the doctor, they will write a prescription for you.