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Insomnia is the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep because of one or more of the following: 1) difficulty falling asleep 2) waking up frequently during the night with difficulty returning to sleep 3) waking up too early in the morning unrefreshing sleep Insomnia is not defined by the number of hours of sleep a person gets or how long it takes to fall asleep. Individuals vary normally in their need for, and their satisfaction with, sleep. Insomnia may cause prob... 
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A sedative is a drug that depresses the central nervous system (CNS), which causes calmness, relaxation, reduction of anxiety, sleepiness, slowed breathing, slurred speech, staggering gait, poor judgment, and slow, uncertain reflexes. Sedatives may be referred to as tranquilizers, depressants, anxiolytics, soporifics, sleeping pills, downers, or sedative-hypnotics. At high doses or when they are abused, many of these drugs can cause unconsciousness and death.
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Insomnia as related to Sedatives
- MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Sleeping difficulty
Using long-acting or high-dose sedatives as a "cure" for insomnia can make the problem worse, not better, over time. Antihistamines (the main ingredient in over-the-counter sleeping pills) can lead to ...
- Insomnia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Although these methods have not been scientifically proven, some insomniacs report that these remedies are sufficient to break the insomnia cycle without the need for sedatives and sleeping tablets [ ...
- Sedative - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sedatives may be referred to as tranquilizers , depressants , anxiolytics, soporifics, sleeping pills ... Geodon®) (May cause somnolence in some, while causing insomnia in others) Sedating antihistamines
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In the case of depression-related insomnia , sedatives should not be used as they may worsen the depression; instead, antidepressant medications (tricyclic antidepressants) have proven effective.
- Older people who take sedatives for insomnia, risks may outweigh ...
For older people, the risks outweigh the benefits of taking sleeping pills and other sedatives, say ... Older people who take sedatives for insomnia, risks may outweigh benefits Main Category: Sleep ...
- Insomnia
Most adults have experienced insomnia or sleeplessness at one time or another in their lives. ... Medications. Nonbenzodiazepine sedatives: These include eszopiclone (Lunesta), zaleplon (Sonata), and ...
- insomnia: Definition and Much More from Answers.com
Medications given for insomnia include sedatives, tranquilizers, and antianxiety drugs . All require a doctor's prescription and may become habit-forming.
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Insomnia Neuroleptics Pain Sedatives Stimulants Treat ADD Treat ADHD Treat Narcolepsy ... English | German | Spanish | French | Italian | Japanese | Korean | Dutch ...
- Risks of taking sedatives for insomnia in older people
For older people, the risks outweigh the benefits of taking sleeping pills and other sedatives ... America's Seniors at www.TodaysSeniorsNetwork.com John Thade records a new selection of Italian ...
- Sleeping difficulty
Using long-acting or high-dose sedatives as a "cure" for insomnia can make the problem worse, not better, over time. Antihistamines (the main ingredient in over-the-counter sleeping pills) can lead to ...
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