Types of Insomnia Medications

Medications and Sleep Aids for Insomnia 

There is a variety of different types of insomnia medications. The different categories of medication are usually used depending upon the underlying reason for your insomnia. Insomnia medications are divided into four broad categories:

Sleep aids photo- Sedative-hypnotics sleep medications;
- Antidepressants;
- Antipsychotic medications;
- Over-the-counter (OTC) Sleep medications.

Sedative-Hypnotics

Sedative-hypnotics are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fall asleep and increase the duration of sleep. These medications are generally taken orally at bedtime, although some of the newer forms of sedative-hypnotics can be taken on an "as needed" basis whenever symptoms occur. Sedative-hypnotics classified as benzodiazepines.
Sedative-hypnotics fall into two categories: benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines.

Benzodiazepine Hypnotics

The most common benzodiazepine hypnotic drugs are under the brand names Halcion, Dalmane, Restoril and ProSom. These drugs work by influencing the benzodiazepine receptors in the brain, which help make you feel sleepy. It acts by increasing the action of gamma amino butyric acids, which involves in slowing down the transmission of nerve signals in the brain. Benzodiazepine insomnia medications can affect an ability to stay alert. They can also cause restless sleep.

Non-Benzodiazepine Hypnotics

Sleeping pills pictureThe most common non-benzodiazepine hypnotic insomnia medications include Lunesta, Sonata and Ambien. One of the most used non-benzodiazepine drug is zolpidem or the Z-drug. It is a newly developed drug and like benzodiazepine drugs, these insomnia medication work on the receptors in the brain, however, non-benzodiazepine drugs have shorter half-lives, which means they leave the body more quickly. These drugs can provide a more restful sleep. The side effects are drowsiness and dizziness, impaired coordination and loss of alertness. These insomnia drugs work very fast, so they must be taken right before bed and a person should allow for a full night's sleep or the effects of the drug may still be present the next day.

Anti-Depressants

Antidepressants such as Elavil, Pamelor, Desyrel, Sinequan and Serzone are also used as insomnia treatments. These insomnia medications are usually only used for someone whose insomnia prevents them from staying asleep but not falling asleep. These insomnia drugs usually produce a side effect of drowsiness, which is why they are used as insomnia medications. The most common side effects of anti-depressants are dry mouth, constipation and blurred vision. Some people may also experience an increased heart rate.

Antipsychotic Medications

Even though these drugs can be prescribed for insomnia, most of them haven't been tested for this purpose and there are potentially serious side effects to using them.
The antipsychotic medications like Seroquel and Zyprexa, which are intended to treat psychiatric conditions like bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and severe depression, have also been used to treat insomnia because of their effectiveness at getting people to sleep.

Over the counter (OTC) medications

Antihistamines such as Benadryl, Nytol and Sominex are the most common form of over-the-counter (OTC) sleeping aid. Although antihistamines are designed to block the chemicals that the body releases during an allergic outbreak, they have the ability to calm which makes them effective at encouraging sleep. However, this is a point of considerable debate. Some OTC sleep aids contain pain relievers and even if they don't, OTC sleep aids should never be taken with alcohol. Even though they're available without a prescription, it's advisable to consult with a medical professional before taking any type of sleep aid.

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I've taken Ambien medication three different nights now and honestly, I haven't slept this deeply in ages! However... from the time I take the medication to the time I get to sleep - I have no memories of this time period the next day. Also, if I am sleeping and someone wakes me up after I've taken the ambien, I won't remember anything the next day from being awake at the time. Really upsetting to my boyfriend the next day...

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Since taking Ambien CR, I sleep about 6-7 hours a night on average, sometimes longer. Most of my adult life I have slept less than 4 hours a night. I was always tired.

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I didn't try Ambien but I've tried Lunesta and it only worked for me for 2 nights. First night I got 4 hours of sleep, second night 2 and 1/2 and on the third night I was no able to fall asleep at all again! So I've tried a higher dose (the highest one available - 3 mg), but with the same results. Lunesta is indicated for a long term use so I don't understand why my body has adapted to is so fast! I'm glad to hear that hypnotics do work for someone else though! I've been trying to find some natural sleep aid and I must say that some of them I've tried so far helped me to sleep longer and better than Lunesta.

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As you read I assume you realize how many different options there are. The reason there are so many is because every body reacts somewhat differently to each treatment. do not give up if something that worked for someone else has not worked for you. you will find something.

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