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Treatment Options for Sleep Problems
These are common medications and other therapies your doctor may recommend to help you manage sleep problems.
Behavioral Approaches
Medications
These are prescription and nonprescription medications used to treat insomnia. If you are considering taking a prescription sleep medication or already take one, learn more about how these medications work and possible side effects.
Nonprescription Medications and Supplements
Prescription Sleep Medications
For help deciding whether to take medication to help you sleep, see our decision guide Should I take sleeping pills for insomnia?
Other Prescription Medicines Used for Sleep Problems
Treatments for Snoring
If you are considering surgical treatment for snoring, and you ultimately decide to have surgery, be sure to listen to our Preparing for Surgery and Healing from Surgery audio podcasts to learn how the mind-body connection works to speed healing.
Treatments for Sleep Apnea
If you are considering surgical treatment for sleep apnea, please complete our decision guide Sleep Apnea: Should I have surgery? If you ultimately decide to have surgery, be sure to listen to our Preparing for Surgery and Healing from Surgery audio podcasts to learn how the mind-body connection works to speed healing.
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