Insomnia Medications Review

Sleep Medications for Special Situations 

In general, insomnia medications are most effective when used for short term situations for insomnia help. Examples include travel across time zones or recovering from a medical condition. Sometimes prescription sleep aids are used briefly at the beginning of insomnia treatment, especially if the sleep disorder has been severe. If sleep medications are used over the long term, they would be best used “as needed” instead of daily to avoid dependence and tolerance.

Sleep photoIn many cases, doctors will prescribe sleeping aids for insomia help and insomnia treatment. All insomnia medications should be taken shortly before bed time. Do not attempt to drive or perform other activities that require concentration after taking an insomnia medication as the sleeping aids will make you sleepy. Sleep medications should be used in combination with natural insomnia treatments.
Listed below are most popular drugs used to relief insomnia.

Non Benzodiazepine sedative hypnotics
These have fewer side effects than Benzodiazepine drugs and act more specifically on one area in the brain. Nevertheless they are listed as controlled substances despite having less dependency.

Ambien (Zolpidem): The original version works well at helping you fall asleep faster, but some people tended to wake up in the middle of the night. This insomnia medication is usually limited to short-term treatment periods of 1-2 weeks or less. Ambien CR is a new extended release version. It helps you fall asleep within 15 to 30 minutes, and the extended release part helps you stay asleep. You should not be taken Ambien or Ambien CR if you are not able to get a full night's sleep, which ia at least 7 to 8 hours.

The FDA has approved a prescription oral spray called Zolpimist, which contains Ambien's active ingredient, for the short-term insomnia treatment caused by difficulty falling asleep.

Lunesta (ESZOPICLONE): Lunesta made by Sepracor, is one of the newest insomnia drugs available. Lunesta helps you get to sleep quickly, and is to be taken just before bed, not with alcohol, and is meant for times when you have a full 7 to 8 hours of sleep available; otherwise you may feel groggy the next day. That is probably the most common complaint people have about taking prescription sleep aids, is that they feel tired or hung over still the next day. Eszopiclone belongs to a class of drugs known as hypnotics. Lunesta enhances GABA activity, working with the natural sleep cycle and chemistry in your body. Unlike some other prescription sleep aids, people taking Lunesta have not been seen to build up a tolerance for the drug, meaning that it remains effective even after long periods of usage.

Rozerem (RAMELTEON): This is a new insomnia medication. Rozerem is made by Takeda Pharmaceuticals and is a non-controlled substance, meaning it is less likely to lead to dependency or abuse and can be used long term. Rozerem works like a natural substance called melatonin that is produced by your body. It helps regulate your sleeping cycle (circadian rhythm). It is prescribed for people who have difficulty falling asleep.

Sleeping pills photoSonata (Zaleplon): Sonata is made by King Pharmaceuticals. This insomnia medication is used for a short time to treat people with trouble falling asleep. Of all the new prescription sleep aids, Sonata has a half life of just 1 hour, so it leaves your system more quickly than other insomnia medications. That means you can try to fall asleep on your own. Then, if you're still staring at the clock in the middle of the night, you can take it without feeling drowsy next morning. If you have other sleep problems such as not being able to sleep through the night, this medication may not be right for you. Zaleplon is known as a hypnotic. It works on certain centers in the brain to relax you and help you fall asleep faster.

Antidepressants

Some doctors prescribe antidepressants because their patients have both depression and insomnia. Insomnia and depression often occur together, but which is the cause and which is the symptom is often unclear. Thus, some medication for depression and insomnia are particularly effective in treating sleeplessness and anxiety that's caused by depression.

Desyrel (TRAZODONE): Antidepressant medications are used to treat a variety of conditions, including depression and other mental/mood disorders. These medications can help prevent suicidal thoughts/attempts and provide other important benefits. However, studies have shown that a small number of people (especially people younger than 25) who take antidepressants for any condition may experience worsening depression, other mental/mood symptoms, or suicidal thoughts/attempts. Therefore, it is very important to talk with the doctor about the risks and benefits of antidepressant medication (especially for people younger than 25), even if treatment is not for a mental/mood condition.

Sleeping drugs image
Elavil (amitriptyline) is a central nervous system depressant, and should be used very cautiously in combination with any medication that warns it 'may cause drowsiness,' or increases your level of alertness. Elavil belongs to a class of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Elavil is prescribed to treat depression, bulimia, chronic pain from a variety of conditions, reduce the incidence of chronic headache or migraine, ulcers, uncontrollable hiccups, primary insomnia, and to control the involuntary crying and laughing experienced by individuals with multiple sclerosis.

Pamelor (Nortriptyline) is used to elevate the mood of patients with depression. Nortriptyline is also a sedative and is useful in depressed patients with insomnia, restlessness, and nervousness. It is one of the drugs known as tricyclic antidepressants.

Serzone (nefazodone): Serzone is an antidepressant medication. It affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause depression. Serzone is used to relieve symptoms of depression such as feelings of sadness, worthlessness, or guilt; loss of interest in daily activities; changes in appetite; tiredness; sleeping too much; insomnia; and thoughts of death or suicide. In rare cases, treatment with Serzone has been associated with serious liver problems, sometimes resulting in liver transplant or death.

Desyrel (trazodone): Trazodone is a antidepressant medication. It is thought to increase the activity of one of the brain chemicals (serotonin) which may become unbalanced and cause depression. It may also be used for relief of anxiety disorders (eg, sleeplessness, tension) and chronic pain.

Adapin (Doxepin): Doxepin is in a group of drugs called tricyclic antidepressants. Doxepin affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced. Doxepin is used to treat symptoms of depression and/or anxiety associated with alcoholism, psychiatric conditions, or manic-depressive conditions.

Antipsychotic Medications

Seroquel (quetiapine): Seroquel is an antipsychotic medication. It works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain. Seroquel is used to treat the symptoms of psychotic conditions such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Zyprexa (olanzapine): Zyprexa helps manage symptoms of schizophrenia, the manic phase of bipolar disorder, and other psychotic disorders. It is thought to work by opposing the action of serotonin and dopamine, two of the brain's major chemical messengers. The drug is available as Zyprexa tablets and Zyprexa Zydis, which dissolves rapidly with or without liquid.

Over-the-Counter Sleep Aids

Insomnia imageMost of these sleeping pills are antihistamines. They generally work well but can cause some drowsiness the next day. They're safe enough to be sold without a prescription. However, if you're taking other drugs that also contain antihistamines like cold or allergy medications you could inadvertently take too much.

Excedrin PM (Diphenhydramine): It is an antihistamine. It blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body. Diphenhydramine prevents sneezing; itchy, watery eyes and nose; and other symptoms of allergies and hay fever. The combination of acetaminophen and diphenhydramine is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and pain or fever caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu. This medication is also used to treat night time pain and help you sleep.

Unisom (Doxylamine): Treating occasional sleeplessness and reducing difficulty falling asleep. Unisom is an antihistamine. It works by depressing the central nervous system (brain) to produce drowsiness.

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Benadryl is an antihistamine. Diphenhydramine blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body. Benadryl is used to treat sneezing; runny nose; itching, watery eyes; hives; rashes; itching; and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold. Benadryl is also used to suppress coughs, to treat motion sickness, to induce sleep, and to treat mild forms of Parkinson's disease.

Nytol (Diphenhydramine): Treating occasional sleeplessness and reducing difficulty falling asleep. Nytol is an antihistamine. It works by depressing the central nervous system (brain) to produce drowsiness.

Sominex (Acetaminophen): Relieving short-term sleeplessness due to minor aches and pains. Sominex is an antihistamine and analgesic combination. Sominex causes drowsiness to help you fall asleep. It works in certain areas of the brain and nervous system to decrease pain.

• Keep in mind that sleeping pills are designed as sedatives and depressants and should not be taken without a doctor’s supervision and consultation.

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

Greetings Zoya,

My name is Olivia Ford and I work with TheBody.com, the most comprehensive HIV/AIDS resource on the Internet. I hope this message finds you doing well!

A blogger of ours would like to use the image of the head made out of pills from your Insomnia Almanac entry on the page on which I am now commenting. Would you mind terribly letting me know where you found it? Is that a stock photo, or do you know of the artist/producer so we can credit the person? It'd be excellent to use this image to adorn the blog entry (which you can view here: http://www.thebody.com/content/art56006.html).

Thanks in advance for your time and assistance!

Best to you,

Olivia


**
Olivia Ford
Community Manager
TheBody//TheBodyPRO
oford@thebody.com

generic viagra medication said...

Good list of medicine used to treat insomnia. thanks a lot for sharing this nice information.
keep posting such a nice article. i would like to read few more information about insomnia.



Smith Alan

generic viagra online said...

insomnia become a common problem I think this medicine will really very helpful.

m.lance

buy ambien without prescription said...

Ambien works well for me, I take 5 mg. Some nights if husband is snoring very loud I need 10 mg. I take it only when needed, like traveling or maybe twice a month. My problem is the next night I will not sleep without Ambien I have to have some wine to relax me, then I'll sleep, next night I am fine.

James said...

There's a lot of different sleep aids, but this worked the best for me: http://insomnianaturalsleep.com.

Unknown said...

This is nice blog and unique information related to Alcohol and Drug Addictions.Thanks for sharing such information.Antibiotic medicines

Unknown said...

Hello,
Insomnia is typically followed by functional impairment while awake. Insomnia can occur at any age, but it is particularly common in the elderly.Insomnia can be short term (up to three weeks) or long term (above 3–4 weeks); it can lead to memory problems, depression, irritability and an increased risk of heart disease and automobile related accidents.http://bestacupuncture.com/what-is-acupuncture/what-we-treat/

Unknown said...

Thanks for the wounderful post shared here! please check chronic insomnia treatments in chicago for more details

fw170693 said...

I really liked your article. and I now understand about this. Thank you for making this good article

devansh said...

WE WELCOME YOU ALL TO DEVANSH HERBAL HEALTH CARE.
We have Quality Rick Simpson Cannabis oil and medical marijuana for smokers,all types of cancer cure,insomnia,glaucoma,Diabetes,epilepsy,back pain,we also have the herbs that reduces stress and other illness. We are selling our products at very negotiable and workable prices. Apart from our very magnificent prices, when you buy from us, you are assured of the highest quality and purity available in the market,and we are 100% sure of our product, with a guaranteed discreet courier shipping or a special 24 hours confidential overnight delivery of the product to your address. We respect and value your privacy and will dont share your information with anyone. We offer discreet and Reliable packaging and delivery. -Fast and reliable shipment within 24hours within the US and 48 hours internationally, using courier service. Call or Text::::: +1936-2283-155, Email: devanshherbalheathcare@gmail.com for more information

Unknown said...


when my son was 23 years old, he developed chronic insomnia, having consistent sleeplessness. This had made him tremendously suffer from great tension and devastating health. He was suffering from a life resulting from a lot of bad choices he made as a messed up person. He was addicted pleasing others. I let the doctors put him on drugs. After going through a lot of drugs, this is what he ended up on daily for a few years: (enough to put down an elephant): 3 mg Ativan, 900 mg Seroquel, 300 mg Topamax, 3 mg Klonopin. I would follow anyone’s advices that came along my path. I had tried my very best and every method for him to be cured of insomnia, but unsuccessful. I therefore had stopped seeking any treatments for him to take any pills or medicine, and turned to live sarcastically ruined life instead. He ended up in a 4 day stay at a mental hospital because I was afraid he would kill himself. They also took him to receive treatments as far as china in the hope that his severe sleeplessness would be healed. However, his insomnia problems were still unsolved despite an enormous pile of pills plus Chinese herbal medicine he had taken. But everything started to get easier from the point we came across Vihaan Herbal Medicine. Luckily, everything seemed to be okay after he took an Herbal Medicine. I wish I could say that’s the end of it because he havn't had any symptoms since then.
Having a child with special needs is difficult. You sit living in fear of the reality your child may face, never really knowing what will happen until it does. Do not expose yourself to more danger, use a herbal remedy that is safe and effective. If interested contact him: vihparth030@gmail.com to find out more information about the disorder and treatment

pamela said...

You are not supposed to drink any type of alcohol, while you are on a medication. In this case, if you are taking Duloxetine, which is an anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medicine, it is always advised, not to consume alcohol as it can produce a negative effect on your body. The chemical composition of the drug, upon coming in contact with alcohol, can produce a chain reaction, which can eventually lead to nausea or vomiting, though not clinically proven. But still it is advised to stay away from all types of alcoholic drink, while you are on medication.
How long synthetic marijuanaspicek2 stay in your system
How long does percocet stay in yoursystem

Unknown said...

Interesting and amazing how your post is! It Is Useful and helpful for me That I like it very much, and I am looking forward to Hearing from your next.. captain American

Emily Williams said...

If you are looking for medication of sleep disorders or insomnia with prescription, then click these link below to know more...

Buy Adderall Online
Buy Adderall 10mg Online
Buy Adderall 12.5mg Online
Buy Adderall 15mg Online
Buy Adderall 20mg Online
Buy Adderall 30mg Online
Buy Adderall 5mg Online
Buy Adderall 7.5mg Online

Automatedcardsonline said...

INSTEAD OF GETTING A LOAN,,  I GOT SOMETHING NEW
Get $5,500 USD every day, for six months!

See how it works
Do you know you can hack into any ATM machine with a hacked ATM card??
Make up you mind before applying, straight deal...

Order for a blank ATM card now and get millions within a week!: contact us
via {automatedcardsonline@gmail.com)or (on Whatsapp,+1-929-279-3894 on Whatsapp}

We have specially programmed ATM cards that  can be use to hack ATM
machines, the ATM cards can be used to withdraw at the ATM or swipe, at
stores and POS. We sell this cards to all our customers and interested buyers

make up your mind before applying, straight deal!!!

The price include shipping fees and charges, order now: contact us via
emauyers worldwide, the card has a daily withdrawal limit of $5,500 on ATM
and up to $50,000 spending limit in stores depending on the kind of card
you order for:: and also if you are in need of any other cyber hack
services, we are here for you anytime any day.

Here is our price lists for the ATM CARDS:

Cards that withdraw $5,500 per day costs $200 USD
Cards that withdraw $10,000 per day costs $850 USD
Cards that withdraw $35,000 per day costs $2,200 USD
Cards that withdraw $50,000 per day costs $5,500 USD
Cards that withdraw $100,000 per day costs $8,500 USD
)
make up your mind before applying, straight deal!!!

The price include shipping fees and charges, order now: contact us via{automatedcardsonline@gmail.com)or{+1 929-279-3894 on Whatsapp}

Post a Comment