1. Rebecca Han, Pharm D, AAHIVP Walgreens SMH Pharmacy Manager
Insomnia
Rebecca Han, Pharm D, AAHIVP
Walgreens SMH Pharmacy Manager

2. Know The Facts
Lack of sleep can critically damage our mental and physical wellness.
Sufficient sleep helps regulate and repair the body.
More than 25% of the U.S. population reports occasionally not getting enough sleep.
Nearly 10% experience chronic insomnia.
Most adults require 7 to 8 hours of sleep daily.

3. What Is Insomnia?
Sleep disorder characterized by the inability to fall or stay asleep.

4. What Causes Insomnia? Most cases of insomnia are related to:
Poor sleep habits
Anxiety
Lack of exercise
Certain medications or medical conditions
Environmental factors

5. Signs & Symptoms Of Insomnia
Difficulty falling or staying asleep
Waking earlier than desired
Still feeling tired after a night’s sleep
Poor concentration
Irritability
Depression
Daytime fatigue
Tension headaches

6. Complications From Insomnia

7. Sleep Hygiene The promotion of regular sleep.
Sleep hygiene tips that can be used to improve sleep:
Each day, go to bed and wake up at the same time.
Avoid large meals before bedtime.
Maintain a regular sleep routine.
Avoid daytime naps.
Exercise regularly.
Create a relaxing environment; quiet, dark and a neutral temperature.
Avoid reading, watching TV or listening to music.
Remove all electronic gadgets from the bedroom.
Manage stress

8. Diagnosing Insomnia
Diagnosed by having disrupted sleep 3 or more nights a week for 3 months or longer.
Doctors use many different tools to understand your personal experience with insomnia and create the right treatment plan:
Asking a series of questions.
Having you fill out logs and questionnaires.
Performing certain blood tests.
Doing an overnight sleep study.

9. What Treatment Options Do I Have?
Insomnia treatment focuses on determining the cause.
Once identified, this underlying cause can be properly treated or corrected.
Both medical and non-pharmacological (behavioral) treatments may also be used as therapies.

10. Non-Pharmacological Treatments
Relaxation techniques
Meditation and muscle relaxation
Cognitive therapy
One-on-one counseling or group therapy
Stimulus control therapy
Only go to bed when sleepy
Avoid long daytime naps,
Set an alarm for the same time every morning (even weekends)

11. Medical Treatments
Over-the-counter sleep aids:

12. Medical Treatments Prescription Medication: Zolpidem (Ambien)
Zaleplon (Sonata)
Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
Ramelteon (Rozerem)
Doxepin ER (Silenor)
Trazodone (Desyrel)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Temazepam (Restoril)

13. Natural Products For Insomnia

14. Thank You!