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...participants were medication free and did not have insomnia or other sleep complaints. They had to forego alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine and were also asked to keep a sleep journal. As part of their participation in the study, each person spent three days and three nights isolated under carefully controlle...First new product for insomnia in over five years offers flexible administration ...rthe short-term (generally 7-10 days) treatment of insomnia in adults, includingelderly patients. Sonata will be available once the U.S. Drug EnforcementAdmini...Rape Victims Find Relief From Posttraumatic Stress Using The Antidepressant Zoloft.
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