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Descriptions, symptoms, treatment, of various sleep disorders. Over a hundred
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MedicineNet.com - Focus on Sleep Disorders
Medical information about sleep disorders including, insomnia, snoring, and nightmares.
Sleep News & More Hurts Women's Sex Lives May Ease Jet Lag Can Have Big Impact on Kids Report Sleep Problems Medications Search Diseases and Conditions Search Doctor's Views Search Living With Sleep Conditions Search Nearly a third of all Americans suffer from sleep disorders
following so-called 'medication errors'
hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax) - drug class, medical uses ...
MedicineNet article covering usage, dosing, side effects, drug interactions, and
related drugs.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Hydroxyzine adds to (exaggerates) the sedating effects of alcohol and other drugs that can cause sedation such as the benzodiazepine class of anti-anxiety drugs (e.g., Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, Xanax), the narcotic class of pain medications and its derivatives (e.g., Percocet, Vicodin, Dilaudid, Darvon), the tricyclic class of antidepressants (e.g
Elavil, Tofranil, Norpramin), and certain antihypertensive medications (e.g., Catapres, Inderal)
Hydroxyzine can also intensify the drying effects of other medications with anticholinergic properties (e.g., Bentyl, Urecholine, Probanthine, Elavil, Thorazine.) When using these drugs, the dose of hydroxyzine may require reduction, therefore
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Wikipedia
Offers information about insomnia, its treatments and removal of causes.
It is often caused by fear, medications, herbs or caffeine
Insomnia is a common of some medications, and it can also be caused by, emotional upheaval, physical or, dietary allergy and poor
These medications can be addictive, especially after taking them over long periods of time
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eMedicine - Insomnia
Article by James Rowley, MD about insomnia, the most common sleep complaint.
It must include a complete sleep history, medical history, social history, and careful medication review
Medication history: Medications that commonly cause insomnia include beta-blockers, clonidine, theophylline (acutely), certain antidepressants (protriptyline or fluoxetine), decongestants, and stimulants
This may involve medications, psychotherapy, and if possible referral to a psychiatrist, psychologist, or therapist
If the insomnia is related to medication or drug abuse, the offending medication or drug must be withdrawn
Sedative-hypnotic medications do not cure insomnia but may provide symptomatic relief
Rebound insomnia may develop when the medication is withdrawn abruptly
Antihistamines are the major ingredient of OTC sleep aids and are the ingredient in cold and sinus formulas sold as bedtime-use medications
Sleep Disorders Center at Newark Beth Israel
The Sleep Disorders Center at Newark Beth Israel was set up in 1978 and has since
diagnosed and treated...
Participants are currently being sought for a clinical trial of a new medication for the treatment of insomnia
Regular times for meals, medications, chores, and other activities help keep the inner clock running smoothly
Treatment for a sleep disorder may include a prescription for a device to aid the patient's breathing while sleeping, medication, or light therapy as well as neuropsychiatric interventions, including biofeedback
Current Clinical Trial The Newark Sleep Disorders Center is recruiting participants for a clinical trial of a new medication for the treatment of insomnia, specifically for those who wake up in the middle of the night and have difficulty falling back to sleep
The effects of the medication will be compared with those of a placebo in a double-blind randomized study
Talk about Sleep, Inc.
Sleep disorder community providing authoritative sleep information and live sleep
disorder support:...
The Great Awakening: With a Pill Called Modafinil, You Can Go 40 ...
Washington Post article about the potential of this medication to change the way
people live and work.
Benefits
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About Medications For Combat PTSD Prepared as educational material for combat veterans, but may be useful to others,
such as veterans'...
About Medications For Combat PTSD The Virtual En-psych-lopedia by Dr
Bob to [ | ] [ | ] About Medications For Combat PTSD Jonathan Shay, M.D., Ph.D
A few existing medications can help some men with some symptoms of PTSD
I prescribe trazodone fairly often as a sleep medication to veterans who are on fluoxetine
Some vets feel that these medications weaken them, because they associate being pumped up with adrenalin with their personal strength
Sleep Disorders
Old (1987) but useful article written by a science writer on contract with the
US National Institute...
Sleeping Pills: A Temporary Solution According to the latest evidence, the medical profession is becoming increasingly conservative in prescribing sleep-promoting medications
All sleeping medications should be used sparingly, for the shortest possible time, and in the smallest effective dose
Hazards Although temporarily helpful, sleep promoting medications can eventually cause disturbed sleep, side effects, a sleep 'hangover' during the day, and dependence on the drug
Further more, once the drugs are stopped, sleep problems return, at least temporarily, and may be even more severe than they were before the medication was First taken
While they make up about 14 percent of the population, they consume about 20 to 45 percent of all sleep medications
In addition to their frequent use of sleeping pills, many older people also take other medications prescribed by their doctors
The elderly tend to absorb and excrete all medications more slowly than younger people and usually require smaller doses
Before turning to sleep medications, older people (like people of any age) should consult their doctor and first seek help to the underlying cause of the sleep problem
SleepNet
Offers detailed information about insomnia.
Medications, herbs and caffeine can cause insomnia
Most medications will report the possible side effect of insomnia and sleepiness
The same medication can cause both since we all react to medications differently
(More information coming) Three basic types of Insomnia Transient insomnia - lasting for a few nights Short-term insomnia - two or four weeks of poor sleep Chronic insomnia - poor sleep that happens most nights and last a month or longer Transient and short-term insomnia generally occur in people who are temporarily experiencing one or more of the following: • stress • environmental noise • extreme temperatures change in the surrounding environment • sleep/wake schedule problems such as those due to jet lag • medication side effects Chronic insomnia is more complex and often results from a combination of factors, including underlying physical or mental disorders
American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Professional organization dedicated to the advancement of sleep medicine, related
research, and provide...
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Online Reference For Health Concerns
Insomnia and daytime sleepiness - diagnosis and treatment information.
Ambien - Drugs & Vitamins - Drug Library - DrugDigest
Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons,
including generics...
Melatonin - Herbs & Supplements - Drug Library - DrugDigest
Information on dosage, usage, side effects, interactions, and drug comparisons,
including generics...
University of Cambridge Counselling Service
Presents detailed information about insomnia.
Here are some suggestions: if getting to sleep is the problem, eat a carbohydrate-high meal 2 hours before bed if staying asleep is the problem, have some bread and honey or a bowl of cereal at bedtime have a warm milky drink at bedtime some people find herbal teas soothing and helpful, especially camomile hot water, lemon and honey or hot red grape juice are good alternative hot drinks Sleeping Pills If you are wondering about taking medication to help you sleep, speak to your doctor
It is also advisable to consult your doctor if you are already taking medication and are concerned about the side-effects or are thinking of stopping
Insomnia Information
Provides information, articles and links.
(Unless you are a mountain climber or a mountain goat, this kind of insomnia won't apply) Hypnotic-Dependency Insomnia (Hypnotic-Dependent Sleep Disorder): Characterized by insomnia or excessive sleepiness that is associated with tolerance to or withdrawal from hypnotic medications
Methods used for treatment include behavioral modification, following good practices, light therapy, and occasionally medication is prescribed for a short period of time
Sleep Apnea, Excessive Sleepiness and Related Sleep Disorders ...
Cephalon corporate site for the company's branded version of modafinil, sold as
a wake-promoting medicati...
| PROVIGIL | Patient Site | Home What is PROVIGIL, and what does it do? PROVIGIL is a medication to treat excessive sleepiness caused by certain sleep disorders
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Helpguide: Sleep Disorders
Describes the most common disturbances and suggests ways in which they might be
treated.
While there is no cure for these disorders, treatment is highly effective – 90% of those treated experience relief of their symptoms through lifestyle changes and medication
Doctors typically recommend a combination of medication and behavioral treatments for the condition
Treatment for parasomnias may involve lifestyle changes, medication, hypnosis, guided imagery, or some combination thereof
If you find that you currently practice or experience one or more of the following risk factors, you may want to consider making changes to your lifestyle or consulting with your doctor to learn how you can improve your health: poor sleep environment (i.e., noisy or brightly lit) excessive caffeine or alcohol intake use of certain medications and drugs smoking or chewing tobacco anxiety, depression, or other mood disorder stressful situation such as death of a loved one or job pressure counter-productive sleep routine daytime napping early or late-night bed times traveling between time zones shift workers with rotating schedules physical illness obesity See Helpguide’s for specific tips on reducing your risk of developing a sleep disorder
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