"Some people are not in a position just by good habits to improve their sleep" (1:27)
Medications and behavioral modification go together like pain relievers and physical therapy, says Carol Ash, DO.
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Prescribing Sleep Meds
Drugs work well combined with therapy
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Kicking the Habit
Learning to get to sleep naturally
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Short-Term Use Only
Sleeping pills can hide another problem
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Antidepressants for Insomnia
"I sleep better and feel better"
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When used properly and for the right amount of time,
prescription medications can work wonders for patients who "just didn't get the sleep rules," says Carol Ash, DO, medical director of the Sleep for Life center in Hillsborough, N.J. But to ensure that the patient learns how to fall asleep naturally, they should be combined with
cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions with a sleep specialist.
Prescribing Sleep MedsDrugs work well combined with therapy
Kicking the HabitLearning to get to sleep naturally
Short-Term Use OnlySleeping pills can hide another problem
Antidepressants for Insomnia"I sleep better and feel better"