How to cure insomnia if sleeping pills don't work well?

Sleep physician: If you are having persistent insomnia despite chronic medication use then you definitely need to seek a consultation with a sleep doctor. In my practice, many patients that have persistent insomnia despite medication therapy have an underlying sleep disorder such as sleep apnea.

Eval + sleep hygiene: Need medical assessment. Practice good sleep hygiene.1. Keep a regular bedtime & wakening time (to include weekends). Get up the same time each day, regardless of what time you fell asleep. 2. Make a regular, relaxing bedtime routine. Relaxing rituals prior to bedtime may include a warm bath or shower, aroma therapy, reading, or listening to gentle music. 3. Sleep in a dark, quiet, cool room on.