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A 2013 review by the National Cancer Institute found insufficient evidence for melatonin having anti-cancer effects. [79] A 2022 review found that melatonin supplementation had a small improvement in survival of people with cancer at one year. [80] [81] One review found that melatonin may alleviate chemotherapy-related side effects. [82]
Zolpidem is a nonbenzodiazepine or Z-drug which acts as a sedative and hypnotic. [ 10][ 16] Zolpidem is a GABA A receptor agonist of the imidazopyridine class. [ 10] It works by increasing GABA effects in the central nervous system by binding to GABA A receptors at the same location as benzodiazepines. [ 10]
Doxylamine succinate is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter sleep-aids branded under various names. Doxylamine succinate and pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) are the ingredients of Diclegis, approved by the FDA in April 2013 becoming the only drug approved for morning sickness [46] with a class A safety rating for pregnancy (no evidence of risk).
For people who have a hard time falling or staying asleep: the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the approval of a new sleep aide that works differently from other drugs on the market ...
Ramelteon is taken by mouth. [ 3] Side effects of ramelteon include somnolence, dizziness, fatigue, nausea, exacerbated insomnia, and changes in hormone levels. [ 3] Ramelteon is an analogue of melatonin and is a selective agonist of the melatonin MT 1 and MT 2 receptors. [ 3] The half-life and duration of ramelteon are much longer than those ...
Hydroxyzine. Hydroxyzine, sold under the brand names Atarax and Vistaril among others, is an antihistamine medication. [ 8] It is used in the treatment of itchiness, insomnia, anxiety, and nausea, including that due to motion sickness. [ 8] It is used either by mouth or injection into a muscle. [ 8]
Zopiclone, sold under the brand name Imovane among others, is a nonbenzodiazepine, specifically cyclopyrrolones, used to treat difficulty sleeping. Zopiclone is molecularly distinct from benzodiazepine drugs and is classed as a cyclopyrrolone. However, zopiclone increases the normal transmission of the neurotransmitter gamma-aminobutyric acid ...
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