Sleep Disorders

Cognitive therapy effective for long-term insomnia

By Traci Dantoni July 02, 2009

Patients with chronic insomnia may see symptoms improve in as few as five sessions, according to new research.
 

FDA approves insomnia drug

March 16, 2009

Edluar (formerly Sublinox) 5 mg and 10 mg sublingual tablets can be used for short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation.
 

New insomnia medication approved

December 22, 2008

The FDA approved Zolpimist (zolpidem tartrate) oral spray for the short-term treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep initiation. Zolpidem tartrate is the same active ingredient as Ambien. Both 5 mg and 10 mg sprays were approved.
 

Fatty diet associated with sleep apnea

October 15, 2008

In patients with severe obstructive sleep apnea, a fat- and cholesterol-laden diet may contribute to the disorder, investigators concluded.
 

Switching benzodiazepines

June 05, 2007

What is the safest and most effective way to switch patients from lorazepam to clonazepam when the goal is better or more even anxiety control? Can one simply stop the lorazepam 1 mg four times daily and start the clonazepam the next day?
 

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