what is the best medication for chronic insomnia?
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['zolpidem (Ambien)', 'eszopiclone (Lunesta)', 'zaleplon (Sonata)', 'doxepin (Silenor)', 'ramelteon (Rozerem)', 'suvorexant (Belsomra)', 'temazepam (Restoril)']
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Benzodiazepines. These drugs are sedatives that improve sleep quality. Short-acting agents, such as clonazepam (Klonopin), triazolam (Halcion) and zolpidem (Ambien) are usually best for restless legs syndrome.
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['Ativan (lorazepam)', 'BuSpar (buspirone)', 'Inderal (propranolol)', 'Klonopin (clonazepam)', 'Librium (chlordiazepoxide)']
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Codeine (in Panadeine, Panadeine Forte or Nurofen Plus), tramadol, tapentadol, morphine or oxycodone will make us sleepy, but they're not recommended to treat insomnia. These powerful medicines are best reserved for judicious use in pain relief, given the severe hazards of dependence and overdose.
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['Adderall (amphetamine / dextroamphetamine)', 'alprazolam.', 'Ambien (zolpidem)', 'clonazepam.', 'clonidine.', 'Cymbalta (duloxetine)', 'Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine)', 'gabapentin.']
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Kava for Insomnia Relief. For help in sleeping more easily, some people with insomnia use an herb called kava. Most commonly used as a natural remedy for anxiety, kava is thought to promote healthy sleep in part by producing a calming effect on the mind and body.
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Ramelteon is safe and effective for decreasing the time to persistent sleep in patients with chronic insomnia. It does not have the potential for abuse or dependence that sedative hypnotics have and is not a controlled substance.
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['BENADRYL (DIPHENHYDRAMINE) The antihistamine allergy medication Benadryl can also act as a sedative-hypnotic. ... ', 'VALERIAN ROOT. ... ', 'RHODIOLA ROSEA (ARCTIC ROOT) ... ', 'GREEN TEA (L-THEANINE) ... ', 'MELATONIN. ... ', 'CHAMOMILE. ... ', 'LAVENDER (LAVANDULA) ... ', 'THIAMINE (B1)']
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Your doctor may prescribe one of the following antidepressants that can also help you sleep: An SSRI such as Zoloft, Prozac, Celexa, Lexapro, and Paxil. SSRIs can be effective for treating depression but may take several weeks or longer to become effective.
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Is it safe to take trazodone for insomnia? Although trazodone was designed to treat depression and anxiety disorders, the medication is now widely prescribed as a nighttime sleep aid for patients who suffer from acute insomnia.
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['Benzodiazepines. ... ', 'Non-benzodiazepine prescription sedatives. ... ', 'Antipsychotics. ... ', 'Anticonvulsants/Mood-stabilizers. ... ', 'Antidepressants.']
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['alprazolam (Xanax)', 'chlordiazepoxide (Librium)', 'clonazepam (Klonopin)', 'diazepam (Valium)', 'lorazepam (Ativan)']
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Most sleeping pills are classified as "sedative hypnotics." That's a specific class of drugs used to induce and/or maintain sleep. Sedative hypnotics include benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and various hypnotics. Benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Valium, Ativan, and Librium are anti-anxiety medications.
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['acepromazine – sedative, tranquilizer, and antiemetic.', 'alprazolam – benzodiazepine used as an anxiolytic and tranquilizer.', 'altrenogest – used to synchronizes estrus.', 'amantadine – analgesic for chronic pain.', 'aminophylline – bronchodilator.', 'amitraz – antiparasitic used to control ticks, mites, lice and other animal pests.']
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Benzodiazepine sedatives such as triazolam (Halcion), estazolam, lorazepam (Ativan), temazepam (Restoril), flurazepam, and quazepam (Doral) and non-benzodiazepine sedatives such as zolpidem (Ambien, Intermezzo), eszopiclone (Lunesta), and zaleplon (Sonata) are drugs that can help induce sleep.
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['The best melatonin sleep aid.', '3mg melatonin combined with herbal ingredients.', 'Anti-histamine sleep aid with the strongest sedation.', 'An effective antihistamine sleep aid.', 'Diphenhydramine antihistamine – similar to Benadryl.', 'A mild sleep aid containing valerian.']
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These may include: Stimulants, such as methylphenidate (Ritalin) or modafinil (Provigil) Antidepressants, such as fluoxetine (Prozac), citalopram (Celexa), paroxetine (Paxil), sertraline (Zoloft) Sodium oxybate (Xyrem) is used to treat excessive daytime sleepiness associated with narcolepsy.