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Insomnia

• Insomnia is the symptom of difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.

• Insomnia is defined by a complaint of the quality or amount of sleep for at least three times per week for at least one month.

• Insomnia is common and more than 80% of all cases of insomnia are the result of:
· medications
· caffeine (coffee, tea, soda, chocolate)
· tobacco
· alcohol
· pain
· anxiety
· depression

• Insomnia that persists or recurrs should be evaluated by your doctor.

Important Notice

This document is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice. Do not use this information to diagnose or develop a treatment plan for a health problem or disease without consulting your physician.

Updated March 1st 2009

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