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Prescription sleep aids are widely available, but they are only meant for short term use. Many people (and even doctors) seem to forget that these sleep aids have dependency and addiction issues, and were never meant to be taken in the long term. Taking prescription sleep aids for more than a few weeks puts you at risk of having to rely on them to get to sleep. Once you stop using prescription sleep aids at this point the rebound insomnia and other withdrawal symptoms can be excruciating. It is best not to start using prescription sleep aids if possible, and instead use herbal remedies to get to sleep. There are rarely any negative effects to taking herbal sleep remedies over prescription sleep aids, and they will not lead to dependency or addiction. For the best results I recommend looking for something with Valerian root and/or St John's Wort, the most effective herbal sedatives.

Sleeping pills come in many different forms, but the two most common are benzodiazepines (sleeping pills like Ativan and Valium) and sleeping pills like Ambien. While they are usually effective in the treatment of insomnia induced by anxiety, they risks and side effects of prescription sleeping pills can be extreme and far outweigh the benefits. For example, Xanax has been known to cause hallucinations, blurred vision and sometimes even increased anxiety and depression, which exacerbates insomnia. Ambien sleeping pills also quickly induce sleep but still have a wide range of negative side effects. In addition, Ambien can cause an overdose and is suspected in the death of actor Heath Ledger. Because of all of this, prescription sleeping pills are generally not recommended and even doctors won't prescribe them for long periods of time. Herbal supplements and relaxation techniques should be used in place of sleeping pills wherever possible.

[kw]Herbal sleep aids[\kw] are commonly used by a group of natural enthusiasts, but the majority of people still use pharmaceutical drugs when they are having problems with sleep. It is definitely something that needs to change, and something that can be changed with a little bit of education on herbal sleep aids. These sleep aids do not have the types of side effects prescription and non-prescription drugs do, allowing you to rest without waking up drowsy. They also do not have any risk of addiction or dependency, so you don't have to worry about how long you take herbal sleep aids. Much of the time they are cheaper, and never require a prescription. You can order herbal sleep aids online, or go to health food and natural remedy stores to get them. Herbal sleep aids come in many varieties, and you shouldn't have problems finding one which works for you.

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