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Sleep medications should not be taken lightly. Low-dose sleep medication can help short-term insomnia but is rarely helpful for long-term sleep problems. Many experts today recommend only trying medication as a last resort, after other treatments for insomnia have failed, because they can be addictive and can have serious side effects.Hypnotics (sedatives, minor tranquilizers, and antianxiety drugs) are among the most commonly used medications for insomnia.
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