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2. Somnifacient - Wikipedia

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   Somnifacient (from Latin somnus, sleep [1]), also known as sedatives or sleeping pills, is a class of medications that induces sleep. It is mainly used for treatment of insomnia. Examples of somnifacients include benzodiazepines, barbiturates and antihistamines. Around 2-6% of adults with insomnia use somnifacients to aid sleep. [2]

3. List of drugs known for off-label use - Wikipedia

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   Modafinil is a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant medication used to treat sleepiness due to narcolepsy, shift work sleep disorder, and obstructive sleep apnea. It is often used off-label as a nootropic. Prazosin (Minipress) for nightmares: prazosin is approved for the use of hypertension. A 2012 systematic review showed a small benefit for ...

4. Doxylamine - Wikipedia

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   It is available over-the-counter and is typically sold under such brand names as Equate or Unisom, among others; and it is used in nighttime cold medicines (e.g., NyQuil) and pain medications containing acetaminophen and/or codeine to help with sleep. The medication is delivered chemically by the salt doxylamine succinate and is taken by mouth ...

5. Do sleeping pills really help you sleep? - AOL

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6. List of psychiatric medications by condition treated - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of psychiatric medications used by psychiatrists and other physicians to treat mental illness or distress. The list is ordered alphabetically according to the condition or conditions, then by the generic name of each medication. The list is not exhaustive and not all drugs are used regularly in all countries.

7. Here's how Tylenol holds up against other common pain relievers

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   It falls under the umbrella of two other medication classes: analgesics (pain relievers) and antipyretics (fever reducers), says Dr. Anureet Walia, MD, a pain management specialist with UI Health ...

8. List of investigational sleep drugs - Wikipedia

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   This is a list of investigational sleep drugs, or drugs for the treatment of sleep disorders that are currently under development for clinical use but are not yet approved. Chemical/generic names are listed first, with developmental code names, synonyms, and brand names in parentheses.

9. The placebo effect is real. Here's how sugar pills can help ...

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   Placebo pills are surprisingly effective at treating certain health conditions. But a patient's personality and the doctor's bedside manner play a key role. The placebo effect is real.