Trazodone And Melatonin
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...
Expert & Community Posts
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Melatonin for Insomnia
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...approach of dusk each day prompts the SCN to signal the nearby pineal gland to produce the hormone melatonin.Melatonin is thought to act as the body's time-setting hormone. The longer a person is... Read more »Medications
...nonprescription medication you may use, especially of: melatonin drugs affecting liver... Read more »
...dextromethorphan certain herbal/supplement products (e.g., melatonin, St John's wort,... Read more »
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