Are middle-aged and elderly people worried about drug dependence? These three new sleeping pills can help you sleep well without worrying about addiction

1. Drug dependence is not an exaggeration: traditional sleeping pills do have risks

Benzodiazepines (such as diazepam and alprazolam) were once widely used. They directly calm the central nervous system of the brain by enhancing the activity of GABA-A receptors . Although they can make you fall asleep quickly and have a strong sedative effect, they have the following problems:

•       Forming drug dependence : After a period of continuous use, the brain adapts to drug stimulation and the dosage must be increased to maintain the effect

•       Rebound effect : Stopping the drug suddenly may lead to more severe insomnia, anxiety, and even withdrawal symptoms

•       It is even more unfriendly to the middle-aged and elderly : it can easily lead to memory loss, daytime sleepiness, and increased risk of falling (especially when getting up at night)

📌 Because of these side effects, more and more doctors no longer recommend benzodiazepines as a long-term sleep aid .

 

2. ORAs : New sleep aids: using “ regulation ” instead of “ sedation ”

The new generation of sleep aids ORAs ( Orexin Receptor Antagonists) include Suvorexant, Lebrexant, and Darilexant, which use completely different mechanisms :

•       The orexin system in the brain is responsible for staying awake and maintaining wakefulness

•       Anxiety, stress, irregular work and rest, and other factors can make the awakening system " reluctant to shut down "

•       ORAs block OX1R/OX2R receptors , reduce wakefulness signals, and allow the brain to " learn to turn off the lights " and naturally enter a sleep state.

🧠 The key point is: do not interfere with the balance of neurotransmitters and do not form addiction or dependence .

 

3. Each of the three drugs has its own characteristics and can be used safely for a long time

Drug Name	Suitable for	Advantages and features
Suvorex	Difficulty falling asleep + night waking	Maintains long sleep time and improves the problem of waking up easily
Leibersson	People who take a long time to fall asleep and have overactive minds	Fast-acting, helps you fall asleep quickly
Dale Raisin	Those who have light sleep and daytime fatigue	Improve deep sleep and feel more alert the next day

All three have the following common features:

•       Non-addictive (no tolerance will occur even with long-term use)

•       No rebound after stopping the drug (no more severe insomnia)

•       No impairment of cognitive function (safe for use by the elderly)

•       It will not cause dizziness or hangover during the day , and your normal life the next day will not be affected

 

4. Scientific research data: Being able to sleep even after stopping medication is truly " safe and controllable "

•       A 12 -month study showed that after long-term use of Suvorexan, there was no decrease in sleep quality or withdrawal symptoms ( Sun et al., 2021 )

•       Lebrexan has no addiction or cognitive side effects after being used for more than 6 months ( Ueno et al., 2022 )

•       Daleleisen's study showed that patients were able to maintain a stable proportion of deep sleep after stopping medication ( Muehlan et al., 2022 )

📌 These data show that ORAs are not only effective in the short term, but are also more reliable for long-term use .

 

5. Middle-aged and elderly people need a " slow and steady " sleep aid

For middle-aged and elderly people, sleep is not just about " being able to fall asleep " , but also about " being able to sleep naturally, continuously, and independently " . Choosing ORAs that do not cause sedation or disrupt brain rhythm can effectively reduce " medication anxiety " and better meet the needs of middle-aged and elderly people who focus on safety and long-term health management .

 

Conclusion: No need to worry about " taking it for life " , some medicines can help you sleep well and let go of your guard

Insomnia in middle-aged and elderly people is not scary. What is scary is refusing treatment for fear of dependence .
Use medication scientifically under the guidance of a doctor, and follow a regular schedule and sleep hygiene. The new generation of sleeping aids can help you sleep well and use them with peace of mind . You will no longer be a " medicine jar " and will no longer be troubled by recurring insomnia.

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