Archive for the ‘Insomnia’ Category
An intermediate-acting barbiturate used for the short-term treatment of severe insomnia in patients who are already taking barbiturates. A controlled drug, it is available as tablets.
Proprietary preparation: Soneryl.
A long-acting benzodiazepine used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. It is available as tablets or an oral suspension on prescription only; certain proprietary preparations cannot be prescribed on the NHS.
