Insomnia Medications Deep Dive (Part I): Know Your Pills

One of the first things most of my insomnia patients want to know is: Will I ever be able to sleep well without my sleep medications? Many are surprised to find that they can, despite having been on insomnia medications for years. So how can we safely and effectively navigate decision-making around sleep medications? We start by understanding what we’re taking. This is Part 1 of a deep dive on sleep medications, where we overview types of sleep medications and bust myths about how they work, so you can be informed when discussing options with your doctor.