I previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and secondary/comorbid insomnia, and the importance of evaluating for and treating any underlying causes of insomnia. I encourage you to read my Secondary Insomnia post before reading any more of this post. Today I will be talking more about medication treatment options for secondary (comorbid) insomnia.
Although persons with primary insomnia (insomnia not due to an underlying medical or psychiatric disorder)...
I wrote an article earlier mentioning that the sleeping medication Ambien was found near the body of actor Heath Ledger. I speculated at... Read more »
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Generic Name: ZOLPIDEM - ORAL Pronounced: (ZOHL-pee-dem) Side Effects Dizziness may occur. If this effect persists or worsens, tell your doctor or... Read more »
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Generic Name: ZOLPIDEM EXTENDED-RELEASE - ORAL Pronounced: (ZOHL-pee-dem) Side Effects Dizziness may occur. If this effect persists or worsens,... Read more »
The FDA has approved Ambien and Ambien CR for use in children. The approval extends patent protection for a short while for the sleep aid. Read more »
In this question and answer column, a reader asks about Ambien and heartburn. The People's Pharmacy replies that the insomnia medication can cause... Read more »
Patents for several popular drugs, including Ambien, Norvasc, and Toprol XL, are expiring this year. Generic versions of these drugs could provide a... Read more »
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