Non Pharmacological Treatment Options
Cognitive-Behavior Therapy (CBT) , (specifically CBT-I) has a 70-80 percent success rate for helping those who suffer from chronic insomnia and other sleep disorders For more information go to: (http://www.apa.org/topics/sleep/why.aspx?item=12).
Because of the frequent co-occurrence of medical problems with sleep disorders and disturbances it is important to see your primary physician to rule out or treat other disorders.
Because of the frequent co-occurrence of medical problems with sleep disorders and disturbances it is important to see your primary physician to rule out or treat other disorders.
Find an Accredited Sleep Disorder Center Near You: http://www.sleepeducation.com/find-a-center
Links to Common Medications used for Sleep Disorders:
Antidepressants, Other
Temazepam (Restoril)
Triazolam (Halcion)
Quazepam (Doral)
Flurazepam
Estazolam
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Zaleplon (Sonata)
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Tasimelteon (Hetlioz)
Ramelteon (Rozerem)
Suvorexant (Belsomra)
For additional information: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/291573-overview#aw2aab6c11
Temazepam (Restoril)
Triazolam (Halcion)
Quazepam (Doral)
Flurazepam
Estazolam
Zolpidem (Ambien)
Zaleplon (Sonata)
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Tasimelteon (Hetlioz)
Ramelteon (Rozerem)
Suvorexant (Belsomra)
For additional information: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/291573-overview#aw2aab6c11
Benzodiazepine receptor agonists are the mainstay in treatment of insomnia. Flurazepam, temazepam, quazepam, estazolam, and triazolam are the benzodiazepines that are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as hypnotics.