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Herbal sleep aids have been available for a long time, but it is only recently that they have become a popular alternative to prescription drugs. It is a shame that many people who do not need pharmaceuticals are still using them when herbal sleep aids are effective, and much safer. Taking prescription sleep aids over a long period of time will inevitably lead to dependency, and when you stop taking them the rebound insomnia can be far worse than it was to begin with. The withdrawal symptoms can be far worse than that, shakes, sweats and other things accompany them; herbal sleep aids of course have none of these withdrawal symptoms, because they do not have addiction and dependency issues to begin with. It is also important to note that herbal sleep aids do not have side effects like daytime drowsiness either, and do not lead to coordination problems or impairment, just good natural sleep.

Ativan, the generic name being Lorazepam, is a dangerous prescription drug which can severely damage the liver, doctors say. Even the lightest version of Ativan, that which contains only 1mg of Lorazepam, can have very negative effects on your health. Ativan is just one member of the benzodiazepine family which Valium, Lithium and Xanax also belong to. While the use of Ativan has shown moderate effectiveness in the treatment of anxiety and insomnia the cons of its use far outweigh the pros. The types of side effects it can produce are troubling, as well as the rates of people who become dependent and/or addicted to it. Long term use of Ativan increases the risk of liver damage and also amplifies the withdrawal symptoms when a person eventually tries to stop taking Ativan. Ativan works by inhibiting receptors in the brain, although its use makes the assumption that there is an imbalance in the brain. Herbal supplements and therapy are available for anxiety and sleep problems and should always be considered first.

The Lunesta sleeping pill is a nonbenzodiazepine, much like Ambien and Sonata. And much like Ambien and Sonata, Lunesta has a long list of negative effects. The Lunesta sleeping pill comes in You should first know that the Lunesta sleeping pill should not be taken by any person with a liver, kidney or lung disease as it can exacerbate these conditions. It also should not be given to anyone with a history of drug abuse because of its potential for addiction, and any person who has suffered from depression should not use the Lunesta sleeping pill because it has been known to promote suicidal thoughts and feelings. Besides all of this, the Lunesta sleeping pill simply has negative side effects like day time drowsiness, lack of concentration, memory problems, headache, dry mouth, nightmares and others. Trust in herbal supplements for sleep unless you have been shown to have a clear physical or psychological problem, otherwise the Lunesta sleeping pill is unnecessary.

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