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Evidence-based articles on sleep, insomnia and the medications used to treat it, from the SleepScriptMD team.
Key Takeaways Safe, non-addictive prescription sleep medications exist—and they work without the dependency risks of controlled substances. Non-Controlled Means Non-Addictive: Medications like trazodone, hydroxyzine, clonidine, and low-dose doxepin provide effective sleep support without creating ph
September 24, 2025 · 18 min read
📌 Key Takeaways Next-day grogginess isn’t inevitable—it’s usually the result of mistimed dosing that overlaps your waking hours. The 8-Hour Rule Prevents Morning Fog: Plan roughly 8 hours between taking your sleep aid and your intended wake time to allow adequate clearance and avoid residual sedati
August 30, 2025 · 8 min read
📌 Key Takeaways Reliable sleep doesn’t require risking dependency when you choose non-controlled medications with proper medical guidance. Non-Controlled Means Lower Risk: These medications aren’t classified as controlled substances, which translates to reduced dependency potential when used as dir
August 25, 2025 · 7 min read
📌 Key Takeaways Morning Grogginess is a Common, Manageable Adjustment: Morning tiredness after starting medications like Trazodone or Hydroxyzine is a well-documented side effect that many people experience as their body adjusts to new treatment. This grogginess typically indicates the medication i
June 30, 2025 · 7 min read
Trazodone, a medication initially developed as an antidepressant, has gained widespread use as an off-label treatment for insomnia. Although it is not FDA-approved specifically for sleep disorders, research suggests it can significantly enhance slow-wave (deep) sleep, making it a viable option for t
March 19, 2025 · 3 min read
The physicians at SleepScriptMD have over 30 years of combined experience helping patients achieve better sleep. At SleepScriptMD.com, we use both synchronous and AI-assisted asynchronous treatments to manage sleep disorders, providing safe, non-addictive medication and supplement options. This guid
March 19, 2025 · 2 min read
For many people, overcoming insomnia is a significant challenge, but at SleepScriptMD.com, Dr. David Danish and Dr. Peter Kelly are dedicated to delivering expert care tailored to each individual’s needs. With over 30 years of combined experience in treating insomnia, we frequently incorporate low-d
March 19, 2025 · 2 min read
Many patients worry about the safety of medications used for sleep, especially if they have heard concerns about heart rhythm effects with certain antidepressants. Doxepin, originally developed as an antidepressant, is now FDA-approved in much lower doses (3 mg and 6 mg) for treating insomnia—well b
March 19, 2025 · 3 min read
Getting good sleep isn’t always as simple as turning off the lights. Many adults struggling with insomnia find that common treatments—whether behavioral strategies, over-the-counter remedies, or prescription medications—don’t work as well as they’d hope. At SleepScriptMD, we continuously evaluate em
March 5, 2025 · 3 min read
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