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Medications given for insomnia include sedatives, tranquilizers, and antianxiety drugs. All require a doctor's prescription and may become habit-forming. They can lose effectiveness over time and can reduce alertness during the day. The medication...
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Many different medicines, which are called hypnotics, are used to treat insomnia. These are usually not recommended for use for longer than a week because they may cause dependence. In addition, there is always the risk of side effects. There are ...
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Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. Diphenhydramine blocks the effects of the naturally
occurring chemical histamine in the body.
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Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine, used to treat allergies, motion sickness, allergic reactions, insomnia, cough, nausea, and phenothiazine drug-induced abnormal muscle movement. Purpose Diphenhydramine is frequently ordered for cancer patients to aid in controlling nausea and itching .
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Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used in psychiatric medicine to treat phenothiazine drug-induced abnormal muscle movement. It is also used in general medicine to treat allergies, allergic reactions, motion sickness, insomnia , cough, and nausea.
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Estazolam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens).
Estazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems
(insomnia).
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Estazolam is a sedative-hypnotic drug belonging to the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines. It is sold in the United States under the names ProSom and Sedarest.
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Eszopiclone is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that
may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia).
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Flurazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens).
Flurazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems
(insomnia).
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Flurazepam is a benzodiazepine hypnotic (sleeping medication) that is given by mouth. It is sold in the United States under the brand name of Dalmane, but is also manufactured and sold by several companies under its generic name.
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Lorazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens).
Lorazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
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Lorazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens).
Lorazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
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Lorazepam, a mild tranquilizer in the class of drugs known as benzodiazepines is a sold in the United States under brand names Alzapam, Ativan, or Loraz. It is also available generically.
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Lorazepam is a tranquilizing drug used in managing anxiety, nausea and vomiting , insomnia, and seizures. Purpose Lorazepam decreases anxiety.
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Nefazodone is an antidepressant. It is used to treat depression, including major depressive
disorder.
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Nefazodone is a prescription antidepressant. Nefazodone is available in the United States under the trade name of Serzone.
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Oxazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens).
Oxazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause anxiety.
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Oxazepam is a member of a family of tranquilizers known as benzodiazepines. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Serax and in Canada under the brand name Ox-Pam.
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Ramelteon is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It works by affecting certain substances
in your body that help regulate your "sleep-wake cycle."
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Temazepam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens).
Temazepam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep
problems (insomnia).
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Temazepam is a drug that belongs to a family of drugs known as benzodiazepines. Temazepam is sold under the brand name Restoril in the United States.
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Trazodone is an antidepressant medication. It affects chemicals in the brain that may
become unbalanced and cause depression
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Trazodone is an oral antidepressant. It is sold in the United States under the brand name Desyrel and is also available under its generic name.
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Triazolam is in a group of drugs called benzodiazepines (ben-zoe-dye-AZE-eh-peens).
Triazolam affects chemicals in the brain that may become unbalanced and cause sleep problems
(insomnia).
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Triazolam is a hypnotic drug. It is a member of the benzodiazepine family of drugs.
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Zaleplon is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may
become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia).
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Zaleplon is classified as a hypnotic drug. These drugs help people sleep.
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Zolpidem is a sedative, also called a hypnotic. It affects chemicals in your brain that may
become unbalanced and cause sleep problems (insomnia).
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Zolpidem is classified as a hypnotic drug. These drugs help people sleep.
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Zolpidem is a medicine that helps a person get to sleep and stay asleep. The brand name of zolpidem in the U.
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