Topic: Sleeping Aids

As the most common sleep disorder, insomnia is said to affect at least 60 million Americans. Sixty-nine percent of people who see primary care physicians suffer from insomnia, but this figure is low since only one third of those with insomnia speak to their physicians about the problem. Many patients feel that it is not a legitimate health problem.

Insomnia hypnotic treatment

Since its introduction in modern pharmacopoeias, hypnotic treatment has experienced significant improvements in efficacy and safety.

• SONATA is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia. Sonata is not indicated for use in pediatric patients. Although SONATA improved sleep time from baseline in clinical trials, it has not been shown to increase total time slep or decrease awakenings vs. placebo. Hypnotics should generally be limited to 7 to 10 days of use, and reevaluation of the patient is recommended if hypnotics are taken for more than 2 to 3 weeks.
• AMBIEN There is no substitute for a good night's sleep. The quality of your sleep at night can affect your physical and mental health, as well as your behavior and performance the following day. If you're suffering from insomnia, ask your doctor about AMBIEN (zolpidem tartrate), the most prescribed sleep medication in the United States. Ambien has been studied extensively. In fact, since its introduction, many studies and surveys have been conducted, involving tens of thousands of people.