Finding the right Treatment and Medicine for Sleeping Disorder

There are several different types of sleeping disorder, each with its own set of symptoms and treatments. The most common sleep disorder is quite possibly insomnia, or an inability to fall asleep or stay asleep for an adequate amount of time. Insomnia sleeping disorder can seriously erode the quality of your daily life, as sleep is an integral part of overall health and feeling our best. Treatment for sleeping disorder insomnia depends on what is actually causing the inability to sleep properly. This is something your doctor can help you to determine.

Common causes of insomnia sleeping disorder include stress, anxiety, stimulants such as caffeine, emotional disorders such as depression or bipolar disorder, and physical health problems or side effects from the medications used to treat them.

Prescription Sleeping Disorder Medication

Treating sleeping disorder sometimes involves the use of prescription sleeping disorder medication. Visit your healthcare provider and discuss all insomnia symptoms with him or her to find out if you need prescription medicine for sleeping disorder. It’s important to determine the primary cause of your insomnia before deciding on the right sleeping disorder remedy.

There are two types of prescription treatment for sleeping disorder: benzodiazepines and non-benzodiazepines. Benzodiazepines are also sometimes prescribed to treat anxiety or panic disorders. Benzodiazepines are an older class of drugs, and they are used much less today than in the past because they create a high risk of physical dependence. Typical benzodiazepines used for treating sleeping disorder include temazepam, diazepam, lorazepam, midazolam, and flurazepam.

The newer class of non-benzodiazepines such as brand names Ambien, Sonata and Lunesta, come with fewer side effects than the classic benzodiazepines. They may still cause psychological dependence, meaning that an individual who has taken these drugs for an extended period of time may come to believe that they cannot sleep without them. The risk for physical dependence appears to be much lower than that of benzodiazepines.

Non-Prescription Treatment for Sleeping Disorder

If prescription medication for sleeping disorder is not necessary or desired, there are over-the-counter treatments for managing sleeping disorder available. The active ingredient in most of these is an antihistamine called diphenhydramine. Diphenhydramine does not come with the dependency risks seen in prescription treatments for sleeping disorder, although the effectiveness of these over the counter medicines may diminish with extended use. Also, diphenhydramine may cause grogginess or a hangover-like effect the following day.

Treating Sleeping Disorder Naturally

Do you experience occasional sleep difficulty caused by nervousness, nervous tension, restlessness and everyday stress? A natural sleep remedy might be right for you. It is important to remember, though, that the FDA has not approved a natural sleeping disorder remedy to treat, cure, prevent or diagnose a disease. So if you've been diagnosed with insomnia or another sleep disorder, talk to your doctor. This is especially important if you have been experiencing problems sleeping for longer than 6 weeks. In some cases, this might be a sign of a more serious health issue.

If a sleeping disorder such as insomnia isn’t linked to a more serious condition, it could simply be caused by everyday stress. If stress is the issue, there are natural sleeping remedies that may help. These are among the most researched, recognized and widely-used:

Melatonin
An important neurohormone that regulates the sleep/wake cycle. Clinically shown to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep.
Learn more about Melatonin

Valerian Root
A natural sedative that is used to promote fast-acting relaxation. Fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer within as little as one to three days of use.
Learn more about Valerian Root

Hops
The active components promote deep relaxation to relieve occasional sleep disturbances caused by everyday stress.
Learn more about Hops

5-HTP
This nutrient is naturally derived from a plant-based source. Acts as a precursor to the neurotransmitter Serotonin, which regulates healthy sleep function.
Learn more about 5-HTP

Passion Flower
A natural sedative that relieves occasional nervousness, anxiety and panic attacks.
Learn more about Passion Flower

All of these herbs and nutrients support healthy sleep function. Many of them have a sedative action, a must-have for any sleeping remedy. Others help to regulate the body's sleep/wake cycle, making it easier to get a restful, refreshing night's sleep. A few even help reduce the negative effects of everyday stress and those benefits often carry over into the next day. Combine these herbs together (e.g., Melatonin to promote a well-balanced sleep cycle, 5-HTP to support healthy sleep function, elevated doses of Valerian Root to promote a restful night's sleep, Hops for deep relaxation, Passion Flower to relieve occasional anxiety, and German Chamomile to calm the nerves) to provide a broad spectrum of action that is more effective than dietary supplementation with a single-herb/nutrient remedy alone. To learn more about Clarocet PM, an herbal sleeping remedy for occasional sleep difficulty, visit the ClarocetPM product homepage.

What to do next if need help treating sleeping disorder

All of the above options promote sleep wellness. But which product you choose depends on how mild or severe your symptoms are. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before adding one of these products to your wellness plan and do not make changes to a current treatment plan without first obtaining your doctor's advice.

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