Episode 221: Insomnia Pharmacotherapy in Adults

About this episode

The episode discusses insomnia pharmacotherapy in adults, focusing on OTC medications and the benefits of CBT-I.

Episode 221: Insomnia Pharmacotherapy in Adults Moira Williams presents the most common OTC medications used for insomnia and warns about the side effects while highlighting the benefits of CBT-I. Dr. Arreaza mentions the best prescribed medications for insomnia in adults and asks insightful questions to guide the discussion. Written by Moira Williams, OMS III, Western University of Health Sciences. Editing and comments by Hector Arreaza, MD. You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.

People in this episode

Host: Hector Arreaza

Guest: Moira Williams

Topics covered

• insomnia
• pharmacotherapy
• OTC medications
• CBT-I
• prescribed medications
• adult health

Keywords

• insomnia
• pharmacotherapy
• OTC medications
• CBT-I
• prescribed medications
• adult health
• side effects

Sponsors

Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Western University of Health Sciences, Clinica Sierra Vista

Places: Bakersfield, California, UCLA

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