People who are majorly depressed and at risk of suicide also should not use them. If depression is at the root of your sleeplessness, you may be prescribed a sedating antidepressant. People are less likely to abuse or become dependent on antidepressants than benzodiazepines, but antidepressants have greater potential to interact with other drugs than do benzodiazepines. These drugs are non-addictive, but do have side effects. The first of a new generation of sleeping pills will hit the U.S. market in mid-1999.
Users have none of the grogginess associated with most current sleeping pills.
Zaleplon will be used for the short-term treatment of insomnia. Read all comments. All rights reserved. This internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. If you have any concerns about your own health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other healthcare professional.