Medications should not be used as the only therapy for a person with insomnia. Medication does not cure insomnia; it only offers temporary relief of symptoms.

The most common medications used to treat insomnia include:

• Eszopiclone (Lunesta)
• Zolpidem (Ambien)
• Zaleplon (Sonata)

Additional medications for insomnia include:

• Benzodiazepine medications for insomnia:
• Estazolam (ProSom)
• Temazepam (Restoril)
• Antidepressants for insomnia:
• Amitriptyline (Elavil)
• Trazodone (Desyrel)
• Melatonin medications for insomnia:
• Ramelteon (Rozerem)