The world we live in can be described with many, many attributes, but the one almost everyone will agree on is ‘stressful’. As a result of this kind of lifestyle, the majority of people today suffer from some form of parasomnia, or, in layman’s terms, a sleeping disorder. Out of all parasomnias, by far the most common and prevalent is insomnia, or the sleeping disorder because of which a person has trouble falling asleep at night, or sleeping at all. Once this was not the case, but in the past few decades insomnia has become one of the most common health issues worldwide. Insomnia in itself is not a disorder, but rather a symptom of some other health, mostly psychosomatic issue, which doesn’t make it any less unpleasant to deal with. Still, in most cases, it can be attributed to stress, but since it is such a fickle symptom, the best way to see if you need the treatment for it is to go see a doctor.
Once you visit your doctor for sleeping troubles, you are probably going to be greeted by a lengthy conversation, which might need a separate psychiatric assessment as a bonus check. This is nothing to be afraid of, as this is the easiest way to determine whether you need some medication for your condition and, in case you do, know that the medication will most likely be Ambien. Never heard of it before? Well, too bad, since we’re talking about the most effective cure for insomnia out there.
With the generic name of Zolpidem, Ambien is a sleep-initiating drug that works by potentiating gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), an inhibitory neurotransmitter, which, in turn, alleviates anxiety and relaxes your muscles by acting as a depressant drug (sounds depressing, but it is a good thing). With its short half-life of only two to three hours, Ambien is not very effective for those who have trouble maintaining sleep, but it works great for those who need help with initiating sleep (it is effective after 10-15 minutes)
Needless to say, while Ambien will not hurt you in any way, it is important to use it only with constant supervision from your doctor. Its recommended period of use is anywhere from two to six weeks, since it is known to cause dependence if used for prolonged periods. If you suffer from any chronic condition or are taking any other medication, make sure you speak to your doctor and see if Ambien is good for you.
Ambien can cause several side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, short-term memory loss, hallucinations, delusions, poor motor coordination, euphoria, increased appetite and so on. No severe side effects have been reported.
Now that you know more about the most popular medicine for insomnia on the market, we hope you will rush to your doctor and see if Ambien is right for you. Once you start using it, your sleeping troubles will be a matter of history.