Sleep medications
How sleeping pills fit, or don’t, alongside CBT-I.
This is educational content, not medical advice. Medical disclaimer
This program is educational and is not intended to provide specific treatment recommendations. For questions about your medications, please consult your physician.
If you’ve been on sleep medications for a long time
Don’t stop abruptly. Sudden discontinuation can trigger rebound insomnia and, with some classes, withdrawal symptoms. Talk to your physician about a gradual taper — paired with the CBT-I tools you’re learning here, most people can step down successfully.
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