What is Insomnia?
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder. With insomnia, you may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep. This happens even if you have the time and the right environment to sleep well. Insomnia can get in the way of your daily activities and may make you feel sleepy during the day. Short-term insomnia can last for a few days or weeks. Chronic (long-term) insomnia occurs 3 or more nights a week, lasts more than 3 months, and cannot be fully explained by another health problem.
Common causes of Insomnia
Common causes of insomnia include stress, an irregular sleep schedule, poor sleeping habits, mental health disorders, physical illnesses and pain, medications, neurological problems, and specific sleep disorders. For many people, a combination of these factors can initiate and exacerbate insomnia.
Not all insomnia is the same. People can experience the condition in distinct ways. How a person is affected by insomnia can vary significantly based on its cause, severity, and how it is influenced by underlying health conditions.
Medications we offer
TRAZODONE:
• Increases REM/Deep Sleep
• Promotes Calming & Relaxation
• Regulates Serotonin Levels
• Get Long Lasting, Quality Sleep
RAMELTEON:
• FDA Approved to Treat Insomnia
• Average 7+ Hours of Sleep
• 10 X Stronger Than Melatonin
• Works Quickly & Lasts All Night Long
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which sleep aid might be right for me?
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Choose Trazodone if you:
- Wake up multiple times during the night
- Also struggle with mild anxiety, depression, or stress
- Want a stronger sedating effect
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Choose Ramelteon if you:
- Have trouble falling asleep
- Have jet lag, shift work disorder, or delayed sleep phase
- Want a non-sedating, circadian-based sleep aid
- Want minimal next-day effects
What are the possible side effects?
Trazodone:
Common:
• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Headache
Less Common / Serious:
• Orthostatic hypotension
• Rare priapism (prolonged erection)
• Vivid dreams or grogginess
Ramelteon:
Common:
• Fatigue or drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Mild headache
Less Common:
• Hormonal effects (rare)—may affect prolactin or testosterone levels
• Allergic reactions (rare)
What to expect?
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Trazodone
- Effects usually begin within 30–60 minutes.
- Helps with both sleep onset and maintenance.
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Ramelteon
- Take within 30 minutes of bedtime.
- Best taken without food.
- Most effective for falling asleep and resetting circadian rhythm.
- Full benefits may take 1–2 weeks of consistent nightly use.
- Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how the medication affects you.
- Missed dose? Skip and resume the next night.