Sleeping pills are prescribed commonly these days. Ambien, Lunesta and a variety of other medications are supposed to help us get the sleep we need. Unfortunately, not everyone who needs these medicines takes them. Even worse, perhaps, is that many folks who take these prescribed insomnia remedies, don’t take them correctly. Learn how to here.

Sleeping pills are prescribed commonly these days. Ambien, Lunesta and a variety of other medications are supposed to help us get the sleep we need. Unfortunately, not everyone who needs these medicines takes them. Even worse, perhaps, is that many folks who take these prescribed insomnia remedies, don’t take them correctly. As a result, they’re not getting the help they so desperately need.

The new batch of pills including the aforementioned Ambien and Lunesta as well as Rozerem and Sonata are relatively safe and not addictive, compared to the older meds such as Halcion. These medications are also supposed to help you get and stay asleep while waking refreshed, not groggy.

That’s obviously good news for those who use the medications.

However, what is the best way to take the medication for your optimal benefit? Remember – sleep medications are not meant as a long-term solution. They are meant as a temporary aid to help you improve your sleep and prevent the serious side effects that a lack of sleep can cause.

Some advice to follow includes:

1) The first time you take the medication, make sure that you take a low dose and are at home.

2) Take the medication as prescribed. Too much is not a good thing.

3) Ask your doctor to prescribe the newer medications to avoid addiction issues.

4) Combine the medication with therapy so that you can work through the things that are keeping you from sleeping in the first place.

5) Do not take the medication every night. Twice a week is good; five times a week is the maximum.

6) Swallow the pill as you getting ready to go to sleep, preferably right before you lay down. This will help you get to sleep and stay there.

Sleeping pills can be a wonderful way to help your body rest and repair itself. You don’t want to over-use them or take the wrong ones.

 

Your Wellness Yogi