, diet drugs), drugs and alcohol, anxiety, intake of exciting substances (e.g. caffeine), depression, physical pain, thyroid disease, PMS, stress. Insomnia appears to be more common among the elderly than the young.
, perception of not having rested upon awakening, worries during sleep, repeated awakenings during sleep, daytime fatigue and sleepiness, tendency to irritability.For further information: Insomnia - Causes and Symptoms
PLEASE NOTE
The information on drugs for the treatment of insomnia is not intended to replace the direct relationship between the health professional and the patient. The following are some of the drugs that can be used in case of insomnia; however, it is up to the doctor to choose the active ingredient and the dosage most suitable for the patient, based on the severity of the disease, the state of health of the patient and his response to treatment. Therefore, before taking any drug or product against insomnia, it is advisable to contact your doctor.
of specific substances (hypnotics) to promote sleep is not recommended; many people, however, have a very unrealistic vision of ideal sleep, therefore, at the first difficulty in falling asleep they resort to the "tablet". This behavior - it should be emphasized once again - is wrong, since the excessive and unregulated administration of hypnotic drugs can be addictive.To prevent insomnia, it is possible to adopt simple rules, in order to obtain optimal sleep and wake up refreshed (sleep hygiene):
- Always go to sleep at the same time
- Do not go to bed shortly after dinner
- Avoid large and hard-to-digest meals, especially in the evening
- The bedroom should only be used for sleeping, certainly not for working (avoid the computer in the bedroom)
- Don't drink coffee or tea before bed
- Avoid afternoon rest
- Practice some relaxation rules before bed
- Avoid alcohol: Everyone knows that "alcohol creates drowsiness", but few people know that "alcohol" creates drowsiness in the short term ", which means that at first the administration of alcoholic substances could create a certain desire for sleep but, once their effects are over, it is very probable to wake up during sleep.
If insomnia depends on psychological alterations, emotional disturbances or anxiety syndrome, it is advisable to undertake an adequate therapeutic process.
Hypnotic-sedative drugs
They are drugs capable of inducing sedation that are used to promote sleep in the presence of insomnia. Their use should be done only if prescribed by the doctor and only if insomnia becomes a disturbance that affects the quality of life of the individual.
Among the drugs used in this sneso, we find:
- Benzodiazepines (for example, lorazepam);
- Z drugs (such as zolpidem and zopiclone);
- Melatonin (it is available both inside different drugs to counteract insomnia and inside food supplements useful for promoting falling asleep and night rest).
Anxiolytic and Antidepressant Drugs
Also in this case, the use of such medicines should only take place if the doctor prescribes them. Anxiolytics and antidepressants are used when insomnia is one of the symptoms due to anxiety disorders or depressive disorders.
Phytotherapy and Insomnia
In the case of mild insomnia, herbal medicine plays a prestigious role. It may be useful to prepare a relaxing herbal tea, formulated with some of the following drugs: hawthorn, chamomile, escolzia, griffonia, hops, sweet clover, lemon balm, poppy, passion flower, linden and valerian.
The plants just described belong to the category of soporific and hypnotic drugs, capable, that is, of exerting a good calming and anxiolytic effect on the organism, counteracting insomnia.
For further information: Natural Sleeping Pills and Remedies for Insomnia Read also: Diet for Insomnia
