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Friday, October, 23, 2009

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Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Medications

Medications


According to a major 2003 survey, about 20% of American older adults use some form of sleep aid, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs, or alcohol. Furthermore, 15% use such aids every night.

It should be stressed that only behavioral or psychologic techniques can actually cure insomnia, whereas prolonged use of sleeping pills can only result in dependency.

In general, the following precautions are important:

  • Start with non-prescription medication.
  • Drugs used specifically for i...
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...making Pfizer rich. I have no problem swallowing pills every day. Taking the medication is an... Read more »

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...melatonin agonists. The benzodiazepines include Klonopin (clonazepam), Restoril (temazepam),... Read more »

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...My neurologist has me on Topamax, nortriptyline, clonazepam, verapamil, tizanidine/Flexeril.... Read more »

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Epilepsy: Medications
...add-on treatment for intractable epilepsy in children without causing serious or permanent side effects.Clonazepam and Similar DrugsClonazepam (Klonopin) is recommended for myoclonic and atonic... Read more »
Birth Control Options for Women: Emergency Contraception
...diaphragm dislodges)Basics of Emergency ContraceptionEmergency contraception, also called the morning after pill, uses the hormones found in birth control pills to prevent either fertilization or... Read more »
Birth Control Options for Women: Oral Contraception
...brands of each form are available. Although both are equally effective with typical use, the combined pill is more effective with perfect use, and most women choose this form.Some women, however,... Read more »
Insomnia: Highlights
Psychotherapy Better Than Sleeping PillsCognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) works better than zopiclone (Imovane) for short- and long-term treatment of insomnia, according to a 2006... Read more »
Premenstrual Syndrome: Highlights
...pregnant should be aware that paroxetine can cause birth defects if taken early in pregnancy.Birth Control Pills for PMSYaz, an estradiol/drospirenone oral contraceptive, was approved by the FDA... Read more »

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