The duration of acupuncture treatment for insomnia also varies from person to person, depending on the individual’s constitution, the length of the condition, and the individual patient’s situation. A course of acupuncture treatment is 7-10 days, and 1-2 courses of treatment may see results. If the patient is a long-term insomniac, it is difficult to achieve good results with acupuncture treatment alone. It is recommended that the patient take oral medication with acupuncture treatment, such as melatonin or melatonin agonist with acupuncture treatment for elderly patients. For ordinary insomnia, non-benzodiazepine medications such as zolpidem or dexrazopiclone may be recommended in conjunction with acupuncture treatment. For severe insomnia, oral benzodiazepine medications like eszopiclone or alprazolam with acupuncture may be considered for good results.