Insomnia

Trouble getting to sleep or staying asleep?

Insomnia, problems getting to sleep or staying asleep, can have a significant impact on people’s function. But, if managed, symptoms can be improved and people’s risk of going on to develop depression and anxiety can be reduced.

Medication for insomnia
Although the best long term treatment for insomnia is cognitive behavioural therapy, there is a role for medication for insomnia.
Suvorexant: A New Treatment for Insomnia
Orexin is one of the key neurotransmitters in the regulation of sleep and wake. Suvorexant, an orexin antagonist is a new treatment for insomnia.