Sleeping pills are medications prescribed to induce sleep. They can have different primary purposes and may be prescribed for various conditions. Popular sleep aids include Anti-Parkinsonian drugs, Benzodiazepines, Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics like Ambien and Lunesta, Anticonvulsants, and antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications that cause sleepiness as a side effect. The right fit might require trying multiple drugs or a combination of drugs.