Insomnia is a condition that affects your sleep. Many people experience sleeping problems once in a while. However, those with insomnia struggle to sleep most nights.
Changing your sleeping habits can improve your symptoms. However, some people may need prescription treatment.
Continue reading to learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatment options for insomnia available at SpeedyHealth.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Adrian Rawlinson
Written by our editorial team Last reviewed 04 July 2025
Insomnia is a sleep disorder where people may have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting good quality sleep. It can last for a few days or weeks.
People with insomnia may experience the following symptoms:
Poor-quality sleep may then lead to:
There are many different causes of insomnia.
Your lifestyle habits can also increase your risk of sleep problems, for example:
Insomnia is diagnosed by your doctor. They may ask you questions about your sleep patterns, medical conditions, any medications you take, and your mental health.
They may also ask you about lifestyle factors like how much caffeine and alcohol you consume, and other symptoms you may have, like pain.
Sometimes, they may perform a physical exam to look for any underlying medical issues.
There are various prescription medicines used to treat insomnia. These may be suitable for either short-term or longer-term use.
Some common prescription medicines include benzodiazepine receptors agonists (e.g. zolpidem, zaleplon, and eszopiclone), suvorexant, temazepam, or doxepin.
Another alternative is melatonin, a supplement available without a prescription, which helps regulate your sleep cycle.
Your doctor may also suggest a type of therapy known as cognitive behavioural therapy. This involves using cognitive techniques to help you sleep, such as sleep restriction therapy and relaxation training. Sessions can be done in small groups or one-to-one.
You can make certain lifestyle changes such as following healthy sleep habits to reduce the risk of insomnia. Consider adopting the following bedtime habits:
Yes, you can buy Doxepin tablets online at SpeedyHealth. These are available in 3mg or 6mg strengths.
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