Published On May 9, 2024
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR ON TAKING ANY OF THESE DRUGS
If you suffer from insomnia, it's possible your physician may prescribe one of several possible drugs to help you sleep. You may receive a prescription for a common sleep aid like Ambien, but did you know that antidepressants and some antihistamines can also help you sleep?
If you're curious about the different kinds of available drugs to treat insomnia, or would like more information about an insomnia prescription you received, join sleep expert Dr. Michael Breus as he outlines the pros and cons of each class of drug.
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0:00 Medications for Insomnia
1:03 Benzodiazepines
10:40 Antidepressants
16:19 Antihistamines
17:13 Melatonin
19:00 Valerian
19:35 The #1 Sleep Aid in the World
20:20 A Pharmacological Approach
đ´ Michael Breus, Ph.D., is a double board-certified clinical psychologist and sleep expert. He's been in practice since 1999 and helped thousands of patients improve their sleep. Dr. Breus has written five books on sleep and conducted over 1,000 interviews to the press and public.
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