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    Medications That Can Help

    There is significant concern about using medications for treating insomnia. Medication does not address the root of the problem, and ends up becoming a crutch to lean on rather than a cure. Sleep medication should only be used as a very temporary help for sleep problems.

    Some of the worries about using over-the-counter medications as well as prescription sleep medications are that people will development drug dependence. There can be very damaging physical side effects, or interactions with other drugs or chemicals in the body.

    There are non-drug processes that actually cure insomnia, but the prolonged use of sleeping medications will only result in a dependency. In 2002, a study reported lower survival rates in people taking sleeping aids.

    Those who experience sleep troubles always seem to want a quick fix. Most of the treatments that are successful require many of time and recognition on the part of the insomniac. But the reality behind the use of sleeping aids is that they really don’t solve the problem. They often make it worse in the long run.

    The drugs used to improve sleep patterns are called hypnotics. The the bulk common ones that doctors prescribe are called benzodiazepines. They were developed initially to treat anxiety. But be warned, side effects are to be expected. They can increase depression, have a very high rate of daytime drowsiness, and have an increased risk for automobile accidents and falls in the elderly. Memory loss, sleepwalking, and other odd mood states have been reported after taking Halcyon and other short-acting benzodiazepines. Pregnant women or nursing mothers should absolutely not use them as birth defects can result. In some cases, overdoses have resulted in death.

    Because this medication can be highly addictive, when you stop taking it, you will have some withdrawal symptoms. This can include a upset heart rhythm, sweating and gastrointestinal distress. Hallucinations or seizures are not unknown. Although all side effects are not covered here, they are an necessary factor to reckon with in your decision as to whether you should use them or not.

    Of course there are a lot over-the-counter preparations obtainable to aid in your transient insomnia, but the bulk of these sleep aids use antihistamines. The items referred to here will be such as Nytol, Sleep-Eez, or Sominex. Pain relievers such as Exedrin P.M or Tylenol P.M. also contain antihistamines. Most of these can leave you drowsy the next day. They aren’t usually very effective in providing restful sleep. And of course, there are the side effects that can include dizziness, blurred vision, and daytime sleepiness, which can lead to other problems. In truth, over-the-counter sleep medications are not a wonderful idea.

    Some medications on the market do not contain benzodiazepines and are shorter acting. Examples are Ambien and Sonata. However, there would be some side effects that can eventuate even with these. Watch for nausea, dizziness, agitation and headache. Rare fatal overdoses have been reported. Always read the warning labels.

    Chloral hydrate has reportedly been a reliable medication but it does have significant adverse effects. Many experts believe it should not be used at all in the treatment of insomnia. It poses a risk for addiction, and side effects include irritation of the skin and mucous membranes. It has carcinogenic qualities and can harm genetic material.

    So having covered the risks in the “quick-fix”, let’s look at some natural methods to aid you sleep.

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