I previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and secondary/comorbid insomnia, and the importance of... Read more »
Question: I take 5 mg of Ambien once or twice a weekfor periodic insomnia. If I take it for more than two nights in a row, and thenstop... Read more »
To continue where we left in our discussion of insomnia, we should start reviewing the treatment options. First, we should address the... Read more »
For those of us who have been diagnosed with sleep disorders, medications often become a part of our daily lives. Still, many people... Read more »
In a recently released Public Health Advisory, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a second alert to the public about severe... Read more »
Prescribed medications are a key component of most fibromyalgia treatment plans. Since there are currently only three FDA approved medications for... Read more »
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Most drugs used to treat Alzheimer's, and those under investigation, are aimed at slowing progression. There are no cures to date. In addition, the... Read more »
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Hypnotics are medications that cause sleep or partial loss of consciousness. Information Hypnotics are prescribed for insomnia (difficulty... Read more »
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About 20% or more of older American adults use some form of sleep aid, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs or alcohol. Many use such... Read more »
In a recently released Public Health Advisory, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a second alert to the public about severe... Read more »