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What sedative hypnotic will work for insomnia just as well as ambien (zolpidem) does?
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Many: There are many options across many drug classes for the treatment of insomnia ... One of the newest is a medication which targets the Orexin system (called, Belsomra) which I've had quite a lot of success with recently in the patients I treat. Hope that helps!
Answered 9/25/2015
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Ans: There are a few. But you should find the cause of the insomnia. See your doctor for a good exam. Then work on sleep and relaxation techniques. All medications have side effects so be cautious
Answered 9/25/2015
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