Ingredients and side effects of sleeping pills

The composition and side effects of sleeping pills vary depending on the type of medication. Common types include Compound Diazepam Tablets, Estazolam Tablets, and Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Dispersible Tablets.

1. Compound Diazepam Tablets

This medication's main ingredient is diazepam, a benzodiazepine derivative. It is commonly used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and sleep disorders caused by alcohol withdrawal. Common side effects include dizziness, muscle weakness, and drowsiness.

2. Estazolam Tablets

This is a benzodiazepine drug whose active ingredient is estazolam. It is used short-term for treating certain types of insomnia, including difficulty falling asleep, waking up during the night, and early morning awakening. Common side effects include rash, ataxia (loss of full control of bodily movements), and low mood.

3. Fluoxetine Hydrochloride Dispersible Tablets

The primary active ingredient in this medication is fluoxetine hydrochloride. It is commonly used to treat psychiatric disorders such as depression, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, as well as sleep disturbances associated with these conditions. More common side effects include dry mouth, erectile dysfunction, and muscle weakness.

Sleeping pills also include other types of medications, such as Zaleplon Tablets.