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Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Medications
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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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Medications
This medication is used for the short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping... Read more »
This medication is used for the short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia).... Read more »
...TEMAZEPAM - ORAL Pronounced: (teh-MAZ-eh-pam) Side Effects Dizziness, loss of coordination,... Read more »
...count) may be performed periodically to check for side effects if you use this drug for an... Read more »
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