OrganizedWisdom Health - Insomnia

Vyvanse and Insomnia

Ftalavera — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:54:20 GMT

A significant number of people may experience insomnia when taking Vyvanse (lisdexamphetamine dimesylate). To minimize the risk of experiencing insomnia, the patient should take the medication in the morning. Improving sleep habits, such as avoiding naps and refraining from caffeine before bedtime, may help to decrease the chances of experiencing insomnia while taking Vyvanse.

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Dalmadorm

Jmitchell — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:56:01 GMT

Dalmadorm is a brand name for the drug flurazepam. Dalmadorm is used to treat insomnia. It works by depressing the central nervous system, causing drowsiness. Dalmane is another brand name for flurazepam.

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Insomnia and Nightmares

JRafferty — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:05:33 GMT

Insomnia and nightmares can sometimes go hand in hand. Some individuals find that nightmares prevent them from sleeping.

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Allerdryl and Insomnia

Tbingel — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:55:15 GMT

Allerdryl is used to treat occasional insomnia and the inability to fall asleep. It is an antihistamine. Allerdryl is the Canadian brand name for the generic drug diphenhydramine.

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Ayurvedic Treatment for Insomnia

Tbingel — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:34:05 GMT

In Ayurvedic medicine, insomnia is often associated with a vata imbalance, which regulates breathing and circulation. An ayurvedic treatment is the application of oil on the head and feet. For the pitta type, room temperature coconut oil is used, for the vata type, warm sesame oil is applied, and for the kapha type, warm mustard oil is often applied.

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Noctec

Tbingel — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:30:38 GMT

Noctec is a hypnotic and sedative medication that slows activity in the central nervous system. Noctec has an FDA pregnancy risk category C. Noctec is a brand name for the generic drug chloral hydrate.

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Types of Sleep Disorders

CatherIN — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:46:24 GMT

There are many different types of sleep disorders. Some sleep disorders cause a lack of sleep, while others, such as sleep apnea, REM sleep behavior disorder, and restless leg syndrome, can cause disturbed sleep. Another category of sleep disorders that includes narcolepsy can cause excessive sleep.

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Dangers of Insomnia Medications

Opieswifey — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:06:08 GMT

The potential dangers of medication for chronic insomnia include withdrawal, tolerance, dependence, side effects, drug interactions, and rebound insomnia.

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Pediatric Sleep Disorders

CatherIN — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:00:08 GMT

Pediatric sleep disorders are conditions that keep a child from getting a full night of rest. Insomnia, sleep apnea, nightmares, night terrors, and sleepwalking are examples of some common pediatric sleep disorders.

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Hypnagogic Hallucinations

CatherIN — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:25:06 GMT

Hypnagogic hallucinations are dream like experiences that may involve sound, vision, touch, balance, or movement. These hallucinations occur during the transition from wakefulness to sleep.

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