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. 2015 Nov;40(11):759-71.

Pharmacological Treatment of Insomnia

Janette D Lie, Kristie N Tu, Diana D Shen, Bonnie M Wong

Pharmacological Treatment of Insomnia

Janette D Lie et al. P T. 2015 Nov.

Abstract

Up to 70 million U.S. adults have chronic sleep and wakefulness disorders. Therapies may include prescription medications approved by the Food and Drug Administration, off-label treatments, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal therapies.

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