Should I see a neurologist for insomnia?

Neurologists tend to provide treatment for sleeping disorders when the cause is thought to be neurological. Central sleep apnea, narcolepsy, insomnia, and restless legs syndrome can all be related to neurological issues and are best treated by a neurologist.

What causes sleeping pills not to work?

In some cases, sleeping pills have actually start to interfere with sleep. Second, sleeping pills can stop working as your body develops a tolerance for the medication. This means that you have to use more to get the same effect.

What is the best over the counter medication for severe insomnia?

Sleep aids: The options

• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl, Aleve PM, others). Diphenhydramine is a sedating antihistamine.
• Doxylamine succinate (Unisom SleepTabs). Doxylamine is also a sedating antihistamine.
• Melatonin. The hormone melatonin helps control your natural sleep-wake cycle.
• Valerian.

Can your body become immune to sleeping pills?

You Can Quickly Build Up a Tolerance When you take prescription sleeping pills over a long period of time, your body grows accustomed to the drug, and you need higher and higher doses to get the same sleep-inducing effect.

Which doctor is best for insomnia?

Psychologist or psychiatrist. Psychologists and psychiatrists can help treat some cases of insomnia. A psychologist is a social scientist who has studied behavior and mental processes. A psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.

Does Lunesta work right away?

When this drug is taken, it’s rapidly absorbed and starts working quickly. The peak blood level concentrations occur within about 45 minutes to just over an hour. The half-life of the drug is estimated, on average, to be around 6 hours -which is very short compared to many drugs.

Are sleeping pills OTC?

Any adult can buy OTC sleep medications at a store. OTC sleep aids often contain an antihistamine. This drug treats allergies, but it can also make you drowsy. Some people take melatonin or valerian supplements to help them sleep.

What is a doctor that specializes in sleep disorders?

The formal name for a sleep doctor is “somnologist” – from the root ‘somnus’, meaning sleep. American Sleep Association – Providing information about Dr. Sleep since 2002. Visit the ASA Ask the Sleep Doctor Section to find out more about sleep doctors, sleep psychologists, sleep dentists and other sleep specialists.