Lunesta (eszopiclone) Sonata (zaleplon) These sleeping pills work on the GABA receptors in the brain, which help control our level of alertness or relaxation. The selective GABA medications target only a certain type of GABA receptor, one believed to be more dedicated to promoting sleep. "They...
Sleeping deep means getting more slow-wave sleep. This name comes from the slow brain waves, called delta waves, that the brain produces during this point in the sleep cycle.1 Slow-wave sleep is the deepest sleep stage. It is also called NREM Stage 3 sleep. This stage happens more in t...
Lunesta, Restoril, Sonata and a host of other prescription medications to treat a range of sleep disorders. And for some people that may be necessary, though hopefully only for a short time. There are even herbal and over the counter remedies, such as chamomile...
Combining sleep aids, such as Lunesta or Ambien, with alcohol can be dangerous. Alcohol can increase the sedative effects of sleep medications, depressing parts of the brain and causing severe drowsiness and dizziness, which may increase the risk of falls, injuries and car accidents. Heavy drinkin...