Description
Medications for Insomnia: Types, Benefits, and Risks' is an in-depth guidebook that explores the complex world of insomnia treatment. This expertly crafted book seeks to inform readers, helping them to understand insomnia and the various types of sleep medications available today.
This comprehensive book begins by deciphering the intricate science of sleep and the enigma of insomnia. It educates about the sleep-wake cycle, role of hormones, and effects of disrupted sleep. The book then guides the reader through an overview of sleep medications, describing how they work, the most commonly prescribed options, and how different options compare.
The book discusses both prescription and nonprescription sleep aids, inclusive of benzodiazepines, Z-drugs, antidepressants, antihistamines, and natural supplements. Furthermore, it delves into unconventional medications like anticonvulsants, atypical antipsychotics, and hormone replacement therapy.
It highlights the potential side effects, risks, and drawbacks of using sleep medications, with specific focus on physical and mental side effects, dependence issues, and problems like rebound insomnia. Attention is also paid to the implications of long-term use of sleep medication, including associated benefits, risks, and ways to manage tolerance and dependency.
Special sections are devoted to the unique needs of older adults and adolescents, taking into account the specifics of sleep disturbance in these age groups, the medication precautions, and safe usage. The book also covers the role of psychoactive drugs in treating insomnia and takes readers through the potency and risks of herbal remedies.
Moreover, 'Medications for Insomnia' also provides insights into alternative treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy and sleep hygiene. The book concludes by offering a glimpse into ongoing research, the future of insomnia medications, and the importance of making informed decisions about treatment options.
An indispensable tool for those wrestling with sleep disorders, 'Medications for Insomnia: Types, Benefits, and Risks' is an invaluable source of information, offering clarity and hope for a good night's rest.
Details
Publisher - Xspurts.com
Language - English
Perfect Bound
Contributors
By author
Willow R. Stone
Published Date - 2024-04-01
ISBN - 9781991093479
Dimensions - 19.7 x 13.2 x 1.1 cm
Page Count - 200
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