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Insomnia explained as scientists identify two drugs which treat sleep disorder
15.07.2022 - 21:39 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Insomnia can be tough to live with and while there are medications available to treat the sleep disorder, experts continue to seek out more effective options. Through continued research, two new drugs have been identified by scientists which are more successful at treating insomnia than other medications.
According to a new study by University of Oxford, medications eszopiclone and lemborexant are better medicines for both short and long-term treatment of the condition. Both medications are not currently licenced for treatment in the UK.
According to the NHS, it is thought that a third of Brits will have episodes of insomnia at some point in their lives and is especially common in the elderly. Insomnia is defined as having poor sleep quantity or quality for at least three months. It affects people differently and can last up to a number of years.
While this is good news for those who suffer sleepless nights, experts recommend psychological treatment as the first line of healing, such as cognitive behavioural therapy. They also advise insomniacs to improve their sleep hygiene before looking into medications.
This can involve measures such as ensuring the bedroom is a comfortable temperature and minimising screen time before bed. However, according to the researchers, the findings, published in the Lancet medical journal, suggest drugs can also be effective and should be used when appropriate.
Andrea Cipriani, professor of psychiatry at the University of Oxford and honorary consultant psychiatrist at Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, said: "We hope our analysis will be of great help to clinicians seeking the most appropriate treatment for their patients. "We looked at all information published and unpublished - in
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