Sleeping pills

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Sedatives designed to induce sleep include such common sleeping aids as eszopiclone (Lunesta), ramelteon (Rozerem), and zolpidem (Ambien CR). These brands were developed as alternative sleep remedies to the problematic benzodiazepines that were being massively prescribed. These aids help individuals experiencing difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or cases of insomnia (such as following major surgery or extensive travel). Sleep aids are intended to be short-term remedies and should never be taken as a long-term solution for sleeping problems. Often, behavioral and lifestyle changes improve sleep since such problems as insomnia are usually symptoms of an underlying mental or physical ailment, like depression or stress. A medical professional will make recommendations such as regular exercise and diet, reduction of caffeine and daytime sleeping, and stress management to help alleviate sleeping problems and diminish the possibility of dependence or abuse. Long-term use can cause the patient to develop a tolerance to the sleeping aid’s effects, which can lead to dependence or abuse. If the patient abruptly stops taking the medication, severe withdrawal symptoms may develop. Sleep aids should never be taken during the daytime or combined with alcohol or other drugs. Today, sleeping aids like Rozerem are designed to be non-habit-forming and are not prone to causing withdrawal.