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About Insomnia

People with insomnia have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. They may also find that when they wake up they don't feel refreshed. According to the National Center for Sleep Disorders Research at the National Institutes of Health, about 30% to 40% of adults report having some symptoms of insomnia within a given year. Insomnia, when left untreated, can exacerbate other chronic health problems.

There are 3 types of insomnia:

Sleep-onset insomnia: EDLUAR is indicated for this type of insomnia
Sleep-maintenance insomnia: waking once or several times a night and finding it difficult to get back to sleep
Early-awakening insomnia: waking early and staying awake without being able to get back to sleep

Insomnia can be:

Transient: lasting a few nights
Short-term: lasting up to 10 nights
Chronic: lasting months to years

Symptoms of insomnia include:

Trouble falling asleep
Waking up often during the night
Trouble returning to sleep after waking
Waking up without feeling refreshed
Daytime sleepiness
Trouble concentrating during the day

What Causes Insomnia?

Insomnia that lasts for a short time can be caused by many different factors, including:

Stress and anxiety
Medications
Certain foods and drinks that contain caffeine and alcohol
Bright lights, loud noises, or extreme temperatures
Travel to a different time zone
Shift work

Chronic insomnia can be caused by physical illness or mental conditions. One of the most common causes of chronic insomnia is depression. EDLUAR is not indicated to treat depression.