Prescription sleep medicines

References

Citations

  1. Estivill E, et al. (2003). Consensus on drug treatment, definition, and diagnosis for insomnia. Clinical Drug Investigations, 23(6): 351–385.

  2. Wagner J, Wagner ML (2000). Non-benzodiazepines for the treatment of insomnia. Sleep Medicine Reviews, 4(6): 551–581.

  3. Smith MT, et al. (2002). Comparative meta-analysis of pharmacotherapy and behavior therapy for persistent insomnia. American Journal of Psychiatry, 159(1): 5–11.


Author: Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS Last Updated: November 12, 2008
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Jan Ulfberg, MD, PhD - Sleep Disorders

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