Non-pharmacological strategies are superior to hypnotic medication for insomnia because tolerance develops to the hypnotic effects in some patients.

The addition of hypnotic medications with CBT-I adds no benefit in insomnia.

The risks for nonbenzodiazepines, newer hypnotic medications on the market, are even lower.

With standard intravenous induction of general anesthesia, the patient typically receives an opioid, and then a hypnotic medication.

In the latter context, the controlled administration of intravenous hypnotic medications is called "narcosynthesis" or "narcoanalysis."

It is thought to be one of the most effective hypnotic medications.

Chloral hydrate is a hypnotic and a sedative medication that slows the activity of your central nervous system.

Those having remained on hypnotic medication had no improvements in their insomnia, anxiety, or general health ratings.

Chronic use of hypnotic medications is not recommended due to their adverse effects on health and the risk of dependence.

The elderly are particularly sensitive to the adverse effects of hypnotic medications.