Sleeping pills are clinically available in a variety of drugs, commonly used are diazepam, lorazepam, eszopiclone, alprazolam and clonazepam. The main role of sleeping pills is sedative effect, when applied for a long time has a suppressive effect on the brain, can cause a person’s memory loss, may also cause patients with intellectual disability, long-term application is not recommended. Long-term application may also produce dependence and is used for patients with severe insomnia. Insomnia in patients is seen for a variety of reasons, such as neurasthenia, anxiety, and depression can be caused. It can also occur if there is excessive mental tension and stress during the day. If anxiety and depression are considered, anti-anxiety and anti-depressant medications are preferred. For neurasthenia, drugs that regulate the plant nerves are preferred, and sedative drugs are applied when necessary.