Sleep: Medications
Sleep Apnea - Medications
07/13/07, HealthwiseDoctors generally do not suggest medicines for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). But medicine can help reduce daytime sleepiness when continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is reducing apneas—the number of times
Dopamine precursors and agonists for restless legs syndrome
04/04/07, HealthwiseDopamine precursors are drugs that the brain converts to dopamine, a chemical (neurotransmitter) involved in controlling movement. Dopamine is involved in movement, sleep, emotions, alertness, and addictive behavior.
Opioids for restless legs syndrome
04/04/07, HealthwiseOpioids are narcotics and are usually used to relieve pain. It is not known how these medications relieve symptoms of restless legs syndrome.
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Benzodiazepines for restless legs syndrome
04/04/07, HealthwiseBenzodiazepines are sedative medications. They affect chemicals in the nervous system and brain to reduce communication between nerve cells. This process improves sleep, relieves anxiety, and relaxes muscles for some people.
Anticonvulsants for restless legs syndrome
04/04/07, HealthwiseAnticonvulsants are used to help control or prevent abnormal increases in brain electrical activity. They are primarily used for people who have seizures. They may help suppress electrical activity in the brain that causes restless le
Snoring - Medications
01/30/08, HealthwiseMedicine can help prevent or reduce snoring when it is caused by nasal congestion. Nasal congestion is usually caused by colds or allergies. Medicine may open the nasal passageway, permitting a smoother airflow and reducing snoring. D
Nasal corticosteroid sprays for snoring
01/30/08, HealthwiseNasal corticosteroid sprays reduce inflammation in the nose. This may help reduce congestion that leads to snoring.
Decongestants for snoring
01/30/08, HealthwiseDecongestants narrow blood vessels, reducing the blood supply to nasal mucous membranes. This reduces nasal congestion. If snoring is caused by nasal congestion, snoring may be reduced.
Wakefulness-promoting medicines
07/13/07, HealthwiseModafinil and armodafinil work by affecting chemicals in the brain. The effects improve alertness and memory.
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