Top 10 Prescribed Sleeping Pills to Cure Insomnia & Other Sleep Disorders

Nearly one third of adults experience sleep disturbance and insomnia due to higher stress levels. Many female or elder individuals have experienced chronic sleep or wakefulness conditions. Older people are most likely to have medical conditions that can cause pain or discomfort that disturbs their sleep that include gastrointestinal distress, frequent urination, lung disease and heart conditions. Neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease can also affect your sleep cycle.

Doctors prescribe a range of sleeping pills that can help patients cure insomnia and make them fall asleep or keep them awake. There are many of these medications that carry risks of side effects, misuse, and dependency. Some sleeping medications may cause adverse effects when interacted with other substances, including other medications, alcohol, and vitamin supplements. For this reason, a person should always consult a doctor before starting any new sleep medication.

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 Here are some 10 mostly prescribed medications that can be used to treat insomnia & other sleep disorder:

  • Doxepin

    Doxepin is a hypnotic oral sleep medication that falls into the tricyclic antidepressant (TCA) class. Doxepin (Silenor) was primarily approved to treat depression, however it also slows down brain activity by targeting multiple brain receptors hence promoting peaceful sleep.
    It is available in tablets in 3 mg and 6 mg strength for oral administration, used once daily within 30 minutes of bedtime, for a short duration. The tablet contains 3.39 mg or 6.78 mg doxepin hydrochloride each, equivalent to 3 mg and 6 mg of doxepin. Doctors may recommend Doxepin for the course of 3 months.
    Doctors may suggest people to avoid the pill with glaucoma or urinary retention or for those taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors, a type of antidepressant. If symptoms do not clear within 7-10 days, a person should contact a doctor for other remedies.

    Doxepin may cause some side effects. These can include:


    1. Central nervous system (CNS) - fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, nightmares, agitation, increased anxiety, depression
    2. Dry mouth, constipation, difficulties in urinating, sweating, precipitation of glaucoma and other anticholinergic symptoms
    3. Low blood pressure, skin rash, increased appetite and weight gain.


  • Estazolam (Prosom)

    Estazolam is a benzodiazepine that belongs to a class of drugs called Sedative/Hypnotics. This medication is used to treat certain sleep disorders and insomnia. It may help you fall asleep quicker, stay asleep longer, and lessen how often you wake up during the night, so you can get a better rest.

    The initial recommended dose for adults is 1 mg during bedtime for 1-2 weeks; however, some patients may need a 2 mg dose especially in healthy elderly patients.
    Do not consume if you are allergic, pregnant or use itraconazole or ketoconazole. Consult your doctor immediately if you ever had breathing problems, drug or alcohol addiction, depression or mental illness, liver or kidney disease or suicidal thoughts or actions.

     
  • Eszopiclone (Lunesta)

    Eszopiclone is a hypnotic non-benzodiazepine agent that is a pyrrolopyrazine derivative of the cyclopyrrolone class. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect that helps you fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer.

    Eszopiclone is formulated as film-coated oral tablets that come in 1mg, 2 mg and 3 mg strength. Doctors may raise the dosage from 1 mg to 2 mg or 3 mg if clinically indicated. Reduced liver function, depression or an increase in the risk of next day impairment of driving and other activities may occur due to higher blood levels of Eszopiclone following use of the 2 mg or 3 mg dose, hence we recommend consumption as directed by the health professionals.
    Adverse reactions result in discontinuation of the pill that can include dizziness, an unpleasant taste in the mouth, viral infections, headache, anxiety, dry mouth, rash, hallucinations and sleep walking.


  • Ramelteon (Rozerem)

    Ramelteon is a melatonin receptor agonist. Melatonin is a chemical messenger involved in maintaining the body’s internal biological clock, underlying the normal sleep-wake cycle.
    This oral medication comes in a strength of 8 mg. A person should never exceed a single dose daily. Have the pill as a whole; do not chew, split, or crush them. Remember to take Ramelteon 30 minutes before you go to bed. Avoid any activities such as driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how you will react to the tablet. This medication is approved by doctors for long-term use.

    Call your doctor immediately if you experience any of these symptoms; swelling of the tongue or throat, difficulty in swallowing or breathing, feeling that the throat is closing, vomiting, nausea, irregular or missed menstrual periods, decreased sexual desire and fertility problems.


  • Suvorexant (Belsomra)

    Suvorexant is a selective dual antagonist of orexin receptors OX1R and OX2R that slows down the nervous system and promotes sleep by reducing wakefulness and arousal. It has been approved for the treatment of severe insomnia.
    The oral dosage recommended by doctors is based on your medical condition, response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. If a 5-10 mg dose is not effective, the dose can be increased not to exceed 20 mg once daily. This sleep medicine should only be used for short periods of time, such as 1 or 2 days, and for no longer than 1 or 2 weeks. It is better to begin with the lowest dose effective for the patient. You can consume a pill after eating, but taking it on an empty stomach will help it work faster.

    This pill may cause sleep paralysis, which is a temporary inability to move or talk while you are going to sleep or waking up. Also some serious allergic reactions, including rash, itching/swelling in face or throat, severe dizziness and breathing issues. Take the advice of doctors if you go through any of these symptoms.


  • Temazepam (Restoril)

    Temazepam is in a class of medications called benzodiazepines for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It is a tablet you take during bedtime and lasts for up to eight hours.

    Temazepam pills are formulated in 7.5mg, 15mg, 22.5mg and 30 mg of oral dosage commonly used for brief periods of time, such as 1-2 weeks. It can be used as a combination therapy which means it should be taken with other medications. Adult patients are recommended a dose of 15 mg. A 7.5 mg dose is sufficient to improve sleep latency for short-term sleep disorder. In elderly or weak patients, it is recommended to initiate with 7.5 mg until individual responses are determined.

    The common side effects due to this pill don’t need any medical attention and will disappear as your body gets adjusted to the dosage. But if you are facing any serious or rare side effects such as rash or breathing issues then immediately seek your doctor’s help.


  • Triazolam (Halcion)

    Triazolam belongs to a class of sedative drugs called benzodiazepines. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect and make you fall asleep. It helps treat insomnia quickly, but it should only be continued for a short period, 7 to 10 days at a time.
    Triazolam generic medicines are formulated in 0.25 mg, recommended once daily before bedtime. Take this medicine only when you are getting ready to go to bed. You may tend to fall asleep very quickly after taking the medicine. Consult your doctor if your insomnia does not improve after taking Triazolam for 7 to 10 nights, or if you have any mood or behaviour changes.

    Triazolam can slow or stop your breathing, especially if you have consumed it after an opioid medication or alcohol. Avoid taking this medicine for longer than 10 nights in a row, unless your doctor has guided you to do so. Get emergency medical help if you have any signs of an allergic reaction such as hives; difficulty in breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.


  • Armodafinil

    Armodafinil is the enantiopure compound of the eugeroic modafinil (Provigil), used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, or shift work sleep disorder. Armodafinil can also be used along with breathing devices or other treatments to prevent excessive sleepiness caused by obstructive sleep apnea or hypopnea syndrome.

    For narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea, take this oral medication directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the morning. If you are taking armodafinil for shift work sleep disorder, take it once a day as directed by your doctor, usually 1 hour before you start your work shift. Armodafinil is available as an oral pill under the brand name Artvigil Armodafinil 150 mg and Artvigil Armodafinil 250 mg.

    Avoid taking armodafinil and call your doctor if you have a skin rash, no matter how mild. Other signs of a severe reaction can include fever, breathing trouble, swelling in your face or tongue, mouth sores, swelling in your legs, yellowing of your skin or eyes, or blistering sores.
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  • Modvigil Modafinil

    Modafinil is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant medication (analeptic drug) used to treat sleepiness due to narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. Modafinil fires up the brain to make you more alert and raise the rate of breathing.
    The pill dosage is based on your medical condition and response to other treatments. Take this pill on a daily basis to get the most benefit. If you are using modafinil for shift work sleep disorder, take the oral pill with or without food as directed by your doctor, usually once a day 1 hour before you start your work shift. You may experience some side effects such as a quicker heart rate and dizziness, body ache, upset stomach and vomiting. If you think there was an overdose, call your health professional right away.

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  •  Zopiclone

    Zopiclone is a novel non-benzodiazepine hypnotic used in the treatment of short-term severe insomnia. It helps you fall asleep more quickly, and also stops you waking up during the night. Zopiclone works by affecting a calming chemical called gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in your brain. You will feel more energised and enhance your quality of life.
    Zopiclone comes in a dose of 3.75 mg, 7.5 mg and 10 mg. The recommended dose is one 7.5mg tablet, taken just before you go to bed. It takes almost 1 hour for medicine to work. A lower dose of 3.75 mg may be suggested for older people or who have kidney or liver problems.


    This medication frequently causes mildly unpleasant, dry mouth, and sleep walking, drowsiness or other unusual behaviour while driving, eating, etc. These side effects usually remain for a short period and will disappear on its own after some time. If these side effects don’t go away, speak to your doctor. Avoid driving or performing any activities that require a clear mind until you are aware of how a zopiclone tablet will affect you.

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