Sleep Disorders
What are Sleep Disorders?
Sleep disorders involve problems with the quality, timing, or amount of sleep, which can lead to daytime distress and impaired functioning. These conditions are common and treatable.
Common Symptoms
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Trouble falling or staying asleep
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Excessive daytime sleepiness
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Unrefreshing or poor-quality sleep
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Snoring or gasping during sleep
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Waking up too early
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Difficulty concentrating due to fatigue
Treatment Options
Treatment varies based on the type of sleep disorder and may include sleep hygiene education, behavioral therapy, lifestyle changes, and medication.
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CalmCare provides medication management only and can refer patients to sleep specialists or therapists trained in cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I).
Commonly Used Medications
Trazodone:
commonly prescribed for sleep initiation and maintenance
Doxepin
(Silenor):
used for maintenance insomnia
Lunesta
(eszopiclone):
a prescription sleep aid that helps with both sleep onset and staying asleep throughout the night
Hydroxyzine:
antihistamine with sedating effects used for short-term insomnia
Gabapentin:
can reduce anxiety and improve sleep continuity
Belsomra
(suvorexant):
targets brain pathways that regulate wakefulness and is used for treating both sleep onset and maintenance insomnia
Melatonin:
a natural hormone used to adjust sleep-wake cycles
Ambien
(zolpidem):
a fast-acting sedative often prescribed to help individuals fall asleep quickly; usually for short-term use
