TizanidineTizanidine, sold under the brand name Zanaflex among others, is an alpha-2 (α2) adrenergic receptor agonist, similar to clonidine, that is used to treat muscle spasticity due to spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and spastic cerebral palsy. Effectiveness appears similar to baclofen or diazepam. It is taken by mouth. Common side effects of tizanidine include dry mouth, sleepiness, weakness, and dizziness. Serious side effects may include low blood pressure, liver problems, psychosis, and QT prolongation.
AsenapineAsenapine, sold under the brand name Saphris among others, is an atypical antipsychotic medication used to treat schizophrenia and acute mania associated with bipolar disorder as well as the medium to long-term management of bipolar disorder. It was chemically derived via altering the chemical structure of the tetracyclic (atypical) antidepressant, mianserin. It was initially approved in the United States in 2009 and approved as a generic medication in 2020.
CarisoprodolCarisoprodol, sold under the brand name Soma, among others, is a medication used for musculoskeletal pain. Use is only approved for up to three weeks. Effects generally begin within half an hour and last for up to six hours. It is taken orally. Common side effects include headache, dizziness, and sleepiness. Serious side effect may include addiction, allergic reactions, and seizures. In people with a sulfa allergy certain formulations may result in problems. Safety during pregnancy and breastfeeding is not clear.
TrimipramineLa trimipramine est une substance chimique de la famille des dibenzoazépines et des méthanesulfonates. Elle agit en inhibant la recapture de la noradrénaline et de la sérotonine, comme anticholinergique central et périphérique et bloque les récepteurs dopaminergiques. Elle possède également des propriétés antihistaminiques, anxiolytiques, antipsychotiques, sédative, et analgésiques. C'est un antidépresseur tricyclique utilisé dans le traitement de certaines dépressions.
LemborexantLemborexant, sold under the brand name Dayvigo, is an orexin antagonist medication which is used in the treatment of insomnia. It is indicated specifically for the treatment of insomnia characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or maintenance in adults. The medication is taken by mouth. Side effects of lemborexant include somnolence, fatigue, headache, and abnormal dreams. The medication is a dual orexin receptor antagonist (DORA). It acts as a selective dual antagonist of the orexin receptors OX1 and OX2.
Effects of long-term benzodiazepine useThe effects of long-term benzodiazepine use include drug dependence as well as the possibility of adverse effects on cognitive function, physical health, and mental health. Long-term use is sometimes described as use not shorter than three months. Benzodiazepines are generally effective when used therapeutically in the short term, but even then the risk of dependency can be significantly high. There are significant physical, mental and social risks associated with the long-term use of benzodiazepines.
RamelteonRamelteon, vendu entre autres sous le nom Rozerem, est un médicament agoniste de la mélatonine qui est utilisé dans le traitement de l'insomnie. Il est indiqué spécifiquement pour le traitement de l'insomnie caractérisée par des difficultés d'endormissement. Il réduit le temps nécessaire pour s'endormir, mais le degré de bénéfice clinique est faible. Le médicament est approuvé pour une utilisation à long terme. Ramelteon est pris par voie orale.
