The most common prescription Sleeping aids approved for use in treating insomnia are as follows: benzodiazepines (such as temazepam, estazolam,and others); the newer, non-benzodiasepines (such as zolpidem [Ambien,Ambien CR], Zaleplon [Sonatal], and eszopiclone [Lunesta]; and the melatonin receptor agonist ramelteon (Rozerem). These three Sleeping aids work best when the individuals who are treated for insomnia are diagnosed by a physician and follow up treatment is regular. It is not uncommon that with these medications, some form of therapy may be needed. For example, Sonata has a one hour duration of action, so it can be used for middle-of-the night awakenings. Giving the relatively level “therapeutic playing field” among the hypnotic sleeping aids, the cost to the patient should be considered when selecting a medication. Of course, the list of approved medications in the patient’s health plan much be considered. The medications usually have a low incidence of side effects, and a low abuse potential. For example, according to a published study in the American journal of Medicine in 1996 in which they analyzed various outcomes in 170 adult patients with long-standing sleep-disruptive disorders who were treated with nightly benzodiazepine therapy (usually clonazepan) for at least six months, and often for many years. Read more...
Fighting Insomnia with Sleeping Aids Due to many people around the world suffering from insomnia, there has been a great deal of research and studies. There are different forms of sleeping problems that affect people but there are now numerous aids that can help them. A certain amount of people suffer from short term insomnia whereas a number of individuals suffer from what is known as chronic insomnia. Consider how you feel if you wake up early or without having a full nights sleep. It is very common to feel cranky or uncomfortable and the feeling can last all day. For most people, this is not a lasting occurrence and is usually rectified by a sound sleep at night. Some people are not so lucky though. Many people are experiencing this situation each and every day of their life. Knowing that you are never able to get enough sleep that your body craves or desires can start to have an extremely negative affect on a person. They will always be feeling lethargic or not up to their best. They will dread trying to get to sleep every night and this anxiety will only make matters worse. A problem for many people with insomnia is that a cyclical effect can occur where worrying about a lack of sleep can further cause a person to be awake all night. Read more...
