Insomnia occurs in more thatn 50% of the population at some time. It tends to occur more frequently with advancing age and is more prevalent to women than in men. Insomnia is the inability to obtain sleep of sufficient length or quality to produce refreshment upon awakening. It can manifest as difficulty falling asleep, difficulty remaining asleep, early morning awakening, or sleep that it not restorative.
Continued insomnia results in reduced productivity, increased risk of accidents, decreased productive behavior and increased risk of excessive alcohol (or other depressant) use. (Use of alcohol to induce sleep is counterproductive because even though it may induce sleep, it interferes with the stages of deep sleep that are important for refreshment and regenerative processes.)
Sonata
SONATA is indicated for the short-term treatment of insomnia. SONATA is not indicated for use in pediatric patients. Although SONATA improved sleep time from baseline in clinical trials, it has not been shown to increase total time slep or decrease awakenings vs. placebo.
Hypnotics should generally be limited to 7 to 10 days of use, and reevaluation of the patient is recommended if hypnotics are taken for more than 2 to 3 weeks.
Ambien
There is no substitute for a good night's sleep. The quality of your sleep at night can affect your physical and mental health, as well as your behavior and performance the following day. If you're suffering from insomnia, ask your doctor about AMBIEN (zolpidem tartrate), the most prescribed sleep medication in the United States.
AMBIEN has been studied extensively. In fact, since its introduction, many studies and surveys have been conducted, involving tens of thousands of people.
