Kathy Sexton-Radek
Elmhurst College, USA
Title: What are the commonly used sleep medicines and are they always necessary?
Biography
Biography: Kathy Sexton-Radek
Abstract
Hypnotics are listed third in ratings of the most commonly prescribed medications behind cardiovascular and cancer related medications. This popularity appears in the general public as well with store aisles holding some twenty plus types of “get to sleep†over the counter medications. Insomnia is the most prevalent sleep disorderand it drives the number of requests for a hypnotic prescription. This circumstance occurs, despite the empirical support and demonstrated effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia. This presentation will provide an overview of commonly prescribed Sleep Disorders medications. In addition, the basic science findings of the effect of various medications on sleep will be addressed.
