Sleep is one of the main elements that establish good health and well-being. Insomnia, stress, sleep apnea, anxiety, depression as well as many other health conditions and habits, can disrupt sleep patterns to the point where a person’s physical and mental health deteriorates. Still, one can prevent such outcomes by utilizing sleep hygiene…
According to the latest statistics, up to 30% of adults suffer from chronic insomnia globally. Fortunately, it is possible to treat the disorder. A doctor may recommend a combination of medicines and CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) or one of those interventions, considering the patient’s symptoms and individual needs…
A popular prescription drug called Quviviq (sleep medicine) has FDA approval to treat adult insomnia. The active ingredient in Quviviq is daridorexant which is a member of a class of dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs). Due to its potential for misuse or dependence, Quviviq is a substance that is under federal regulation…
According to the National Health Interview Survey, about 15% of people have permanent trouble falling asleep. Poor sleep for a night or two can make you feel cranky and weary. However, experiencing longer sleep deprivation or frequent awakenings for weeks, months, or years can exhaust you. It can result in severe mood changes…
Insomnia itself is shrouded in questions. Should one see a doctor, or is self-help enough? Are medications a necessity? And these are not the only concerns. Moreover, patients want to know so many facts about the prescribed medication when it comes to the pharmacological treatment of insomnia. This post will answer…
Sleeping medications may be helpful if you frequently struggle to fall or remain asleep—these are the symptoms of insomnia. Treatment of this condition is based on managing its root causes. Sometimes, a medical ailment, stress, problems with the sleep schedule, and other factors can be identified as the underlying cause…
