Sleeping pills are prescription, over-the-counter medications or herbal supplements that induce drowsiness and assist in one's ability to sleep. While there are many different options to choose from, sleeping pills should be taken with caution, for they may be habit forming.
Prescription Options
- Ambien (Zolpidem)
- Sonata (Zaleplon)
- Lunesta (Eszopiclone)
- Restoril (Temazepam)
- Chloral Hydrate
- Seconal (Secobarbital)
- Valium (Diazepam)
- Klonopin
- Desyrel (Trazodone)
- Remeron (Mirtazapine)
- ProSom (Estazolam)
- Dalmane (Flurazepam)
Herbal Options
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before taking sleeping pills.
Sleeping Pills Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions
Sleeping Pills Types
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Are sleeping pills harmful when mixed with Adderall?(0 Answers)
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How can you tell if you are addicted to sleeping pills?(2 Answers)
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Sleeping pill addiction is a condition wherein you are unable to resist constant use of sleeping pills, thereby causing you to take sleeping pills more than what is ...
How many tablets of a sleeping pills will kill a person?....(1 Answer)
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It would depend on the specific drug and the milligrams of each pill. It would also depends on the person's weight and health condition.
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