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Wednesday, November, 11, 2009

Ambien: Active Ingredients

Zolpimist approved for insomnia

December 23, 2008
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an oral spray for the treatment of insomnia. Zolpimist contains the active ingredient found in the sleep aid Ambien. Though Zolpimist is not a narcotic, there is some small risk of dependency with it as with all sedative hypnotic medications. The FDA has approved the drug in 5mg and 10mg strengths. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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All Sleep is Not Created Equal
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...dreams occur during REM, signified by the highly active brain.  In fact, the motor centers that... Read more »

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Menopause and Trouble Sleeping, Part 2: Sleepy? Do Something About It
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

Many of us go through sleep deprivation during menopause, and sometimes for years afterwards.... Read more »

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Sleepy in Seattle: Sleep Aids from Behavioral Therapy to Rozerem
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

Last time, I wrote about the causes of sleep deprivation, which so many of us go through during... Read more »

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Cymbalta Study Shows Reduction in Chronic Low Back Pain
By Karen Lee Richards , Health Expert

If Cymbalta (duloxetine) sounds familiar, it may be because it recently received FDA approval for... Read more »

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Dr. Blaivas Answers Your Sleep Questions
By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

  I would like to continue answering some of your very interesting questions.  As before, in the... Read more »

Health Guide

Insomnia: 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... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Medication
Prescribed medications are a key component of most fibromyalgia treatment plans.  Since there are currently only three FDA approved medications for fibromyalgia, many medications are prescribed... Read more »
Fibromyalgia: Medications
...such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil), and others.Capsaicin (Zostrix) is an ointment prepared from the active ingredient in hot chili peppers. Capsaicin is helpful in relieving painful areas in other... Read more »
Travel to Developing Countries: Travel Precautions
Travel PrecautionsVector-borne diseases are infections transmitted by insects that harbor parasitic, viral, or bacterial organisms. Common diseases include yellow fever and malaria, but there are... Read more »
Treatment for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease
...tailored to improve lung function.Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs. Patients with COLD need to be very active in managing their condition. Patients might check with their physicians to determine... Read more »

Medications

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This medication is used before physical activities (such as exercise, sexual activity) to prevent... Read more »

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Isosorbide mononitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart... Read more »

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Isosorbide dinitrate is used to prevent chest pain (angina) in patients with a certain heart... Read more »

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This drug is used to treat outbreaks of herpes simplex on the skin (mouth, lips, genitals),... Read more »

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...pills, the amount of estrogen and progestin in each active tablet will vary at different times... Read more »

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