Insomnia

What is insomnia?

If you experience difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or enjoying a restful night's sleep, you may be suffering from insomnia. Insomnia is defined as the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep because of one or more of the following:

• difficulty falling asleep
• waking up frequently during the night with difficulty returning to sleep
• waking up too early in the morning
• non-refreshing sleep

Insomnia is a common symptom in the US. The Institute of Medicine estimates that between 50 and 70 million Americans have chronic sleep problems.

What are the causes of insomnia?

Insomnia may be caused by many factors, including:

• stress
• depression
• anxiety
• physical illness
• caffeine intake
• irregular schedules
• drugs (including alcohol and nicotine)
• occasional or chronic pain

What are the symptoms of insomnia:

• daytime sleepiness
• low energy or fatigue
• anxiety or frustration about sleep
• attention, concentration or memory problems
• waking up tired or in pain

Rozerem is approved for people having trouble falling asleep.