SLEEP DISORDER

What is the Treatment of Sleeping Disorder?

There are many effective ways for the sleeping disorder treatment. Some of the various alternates are stated as below:

• Sleeping Disorder Treatment by Medication:

Drugs may be prescribed when the cause of insomnia includes a particularly stressful situation (i.e., bereavement or the loss of a job) or a pain from some physical condition, or if a person's efficiency and sense of well-being are seriously impaired by sleeplessness. Hypnotic (sleep-inducing) drugs should never be combined with even a small amount of alcohol, a sedative that enhances gastrointestinal absorption of the drugs and compounds their effects.
Always follow your doctor's specific instructions for treating insomnia. Alcohol consumption may cause initial drowsiness, but this is usually followed by sudden wakefulness after the alcohol is metabolized. It may be more difficult to get back to sleep than it was beforehand.

• Sleeping Disorder Treatment by self help:

There is no other better option than to naturally get good nights sleep.Some of the good habits for sound and good night sleep are as follows:

• Make your sleeping place comfortable. Be sure that it is dark, quiet, and not too warm or too cold.
• Try to go to sleep at the same time each night and get up at the same time each morning.
• Get regular exercise. Try not to exercise close to bedtime. Experts suggest not exercising for 3 hours before the time you go to sleep.
• Don't eat a heavy meal late in the day. A light snack before bedtime, however, may help you sleep.
• Avoid using your bed for anything other than sleep or sex.
• If you can't fall asleep and don't feel drowsy, get up and read or do something that is not overly stimulating until you feel sleepy.
• If you have trouble lying awake worrying about things, try making a to-do list before you go to bed. This may help you to relieve of those worries for whole night.
• Keep the lights low before bedtime.
• Follow a routine to help relax and wind down before sleep, such as reading a book, listening to music, or taking a bath.
• Try not to take naps during the day because naps may make you less sleepy at night.
• Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol late in the day. Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants and can keep you from falling asleep. Alcohol can cause waking in the night and interferes with sleep quality.

So, good night and sleep tight. No matter how and when you sleep, do sleep.

Insomnia Treatment

If sleep studies do not indicate a pathological (related to disease) cause, improving "sleep hygiene" is the best way to treat insomnia. This means consuming less caffeine, avoiding exercise late in the evening, and engaging in a regular relaxation routine before bedtime. For some people, watching TV at night is actually too stimulating and may keep them from falling asleep.
In most cases, sedatives should only be used on a short-term basis; however, some people require long-term drug therapy. Antidepressants (e.g., trazadone [Desyrel®]) may be effective in these patients.

Sleep Apnea Treatment

For patients who are overweight, a weight loss program can be helpful in treating obstructive sleep apnea. Avoiding sleeping on the back also can help relieve the condition.
Devices also are available that a person can wear during sleep. A CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) machine can be used to apply pressure to the upper airway, preventing obstruction and keeping the airway open. Patients wear a small mask connected to the machine that provides pressure while they are sleeping.
Patients with treatable conditions, such as enlarged tonsils or a large deviated septum, may benefit from surgery. Patients with sleep apnea should never take sleeping pills because they can prevent the person from waking up enough to start breathing again.

Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)and Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) Treatment

These disorders may be treated using medication.

Narcolepsy Treatment

There is no cure for narcolepsy, but symptoms can be managed with medication. Drugs used to treat symptoms of narcolepsy include stimulants (e.g., methylphenidate [Ritalin®], modafinil [Provigil®]), tricyclic antidepressants (e.g., imipramine, chlorimimipramine), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs; e.g., fluoxetine [Prozac®], and central nervous system depressants (e.g., sodium oxybate [Xyrem®]).
Many of these drugs are addictive and can have serious side effects. It is important for people with narcolepsy to get

Persistent insomnia in chronic hypnotic users presenting to a sleep medical center: a retrospective chart review of 137 consecutive patients.

Abstract

Chronic insomnia patients may fail pharmacotherapy. We reviewed charts on 137 chronic insomnia patients new to our sleep medical center who reported persisting insomnia despite long-term usage of pharmacotherapy. We examined 4 areas: (1) patient views on encounters with prescribing physicians; (2) self-reported medication efficacy; (3) treatment-seeking goals; and (4) completion of a sleep medicine workup. Insomnia chronicity averaged 13 years; use of prescription medication for sleep averaged 3.81 years. Encounters with prescribing physicians yielded few options beyond drugs. Drug efficacy was not optimal for most of these patients. Sleeping better or drug-free were their chief goals. Subjective and objective sleep measures confirmed moderately severe residual insomnia as well as fair to poor waking impairment and quality of life. Sleep workup revealed high rates of maladaptive behavioral influences (96%), psychiatric complaints (89%), and obstructive sleep apnea (71%). In chronic insomnia patients who failed pharmacotherapy, comorbid mental and physical factors indicated a sleep disturbance complexity unlikely to respond fully to medication.

Sleep Disorder Drug Information

Once you’ve been diagnosed with a sleep disorder, your doctor may prescribe a specific drug regimen. Below you’ll find a list of common drugs prescribed for such disorders with links to information about how to take them, interactions with other medications and common side effects.

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• Lunesta Oral
  This medication is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster, sleep better during the night, and stay asleep longer. Eszopiclone belongs to a class of drugs known as hypnotics.
• Doral Oral
  This medication is used for the short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10 days. It may help you fall asleep faster and decrease the number of times you awaken during the night. It may also help you sleep for a longer period of time. Quazepam belongs to a class of medications called sedative/hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.
• Halcion Oral
  This medication is used for the short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10 days. It may help you fall asleep faster and decrease the number of times you awaken during the night. It may also help you sleep for a longer period of time. Triazolam belongs to a class of medications called sedative/hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.

• Klonopin Oral
  Clonazepam is used to treat seizure disorders and panic attacks. It belongs to a class of medications called benzodiazepines which act on the brain and nerves (central nervous system) to produce a calming effect. This drug works by enhancing the effects of a certain natural chemical in the body (GABA).
• Ambien Oral
  Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and reduce the number of times you awaken during the night. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative/hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.
• Mirapex Oral
  Pramipexole is used alone or with other medications to treat Parkinson's disease. It can improve your ability to move and decrease shakiness (tremor), stiffness, slowed movement, and unsteadiness. It may also decrease the number of episodes of not being able to move ("on-off syndrome").
• Provigil Oral
  Modafinil decreases extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders such as difficult/irregular breathing during sleep (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome-OSAHS). It is also used to help you stay awake during work hours for people with work schedules that interfere with a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder-SWSD).
• Restoril Oral
  This medication is used for the short-term treatment of patients with trouble sleeping (insomnia). It is generally used for 7-10 days. It may help you fall asleep faster and decrease the number of times you awaken during the night. It may also help you sleep for a longer period of time. Temazepam belongs to a class of medications called sedative/hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.
• Rozerem Oral
  This medication is used to treat sleeplessness (insomnia). It helps you fall asleep faster so you can get a full night's rest. Sleep is important for your ability to function, think clearly, and remain alert. Lack of sleep can cause problems such as depression, heart disease and accidents. Getting enough sleep allows your mind and body to repair itself and increases your energy throughout the day.
• Sonata Oral
  This medication is used for a short time to treat people who have trouble falling asleep. If you have other sleep problems such as not being able to sleep through the night, this medication may not be right for you. Zaleplon is known as a hypnotic. It works on certain centers in the brain to relax you and help you fall asleep faster.
• Nuvigil Oral
  Armodafinil decreases extreme sleepiness due to narcolepsy and other sleep disorders such as difficult/irregular breathing during sleep (e.g., obstructive sleep apnea/hypopnea syndrome-OSAHS). It is also used to decrease sleepiness due to work schedules that interfere with a normal sleep routine (shift work sleep disorder-SWSD).
• Edluar SL
  Zolpidem is used for short-term treatment of sleep problems (insomnia). It may help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and reduce the number of times you awaken during the night. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedatives/hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.
   
  SOURCE: Health Central