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Health Encyclopedia: Insomnia Medications
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- Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia
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- Are You at Risk For Insomnia?
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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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06/18/07 #6 - Triptans, Zoloft, and serotonin syndrome?
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Sleep Apnea: Highlights
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Diagnosing sleep disturbance and its cause is the most important step in restoring healthy sleep. However, there is little agreement, even among experts, on the best methods for effectively... Read more »Sleep Apnea: Prognosis
PrognosisSleep apnea has a strong association with several diseases, particularly those related to the heart and circulation.Adverse Effects of Sleep Apnea on Heart and CirculationResearchers are... 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 »Related News
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Get More Sleep to Fight Off Colds
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