Sleeping pills include non-benzodiazepines such as zaleplon, dexzopiclone, etc., benzodiazepines such as temazepam, diazepam, etc., melatonin such as agomelatine, etc., appetite hormone receptor antagonists such as suvorexant, etc., antidepressants such as doxepin, trazodone, etc., the use of drugs varies from person to person, and the one that is suitable for you is the best, and it should be used in accordance with the doctor’s instructions.
1. Non-benzodiazepines are zaleplon, dexzopiclone, zolpidem, zopiclone, etc. The advantage is that they generally do not produce daytime sleepiness, and the common adverse reactions are dry mouth, dizziness, drowsiness, and fatigue.
2. Benzodiazepines include temazepam, diazepam, triazolam, quazepam, etc. The advantage is that it can improve the difficulty in falling asleep and increase the total sleep time, and the common adverse effects include dizziness, sedation, drowsiness and fatigue.
3. Melatonin such as Agomelatine, etc. The advantage is that it can shorten the sleep latency and increase the sleep continuity, and the common adverse effects include dizziness, nausea, migraine, etc.
4. Appetite hormone receptor antagonists, represented by Suvorexant, can shorten sleep latency and prolong sleep time, with common adverse effects such as dizziness and somnolence.
5. Antidepressants include doxepin, trazodone, mirtazapine, amitriptyline, etc. The advantage of these drugs is that they are especially suitable for insomnia patients with depression or anxiety, and the common adverse reactions include nervousness, tremor and drowsiness.
The use of sleeping pills should be under the guidance of a specialist, not self-medication.