If one is experiencing difficulty sleeping, like with insomnia, he or she may go to their family doctor. What type of drug is th

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If one is experiencing difficulty sleeping, like with insomnia, he or she may go to their family doctor. What type of drug is th

e doctor most likely to prescribe to assist the person in falling asleep?

Biology

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dangina [55] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-02T02:13:56+03:00

Answer: Hypnotics

Explanation:

If someone has sleepless night for more than 3 days a week then it will be considered as insomnia. The concerned person can go the family doctor as these drugs are not sold without prescription.

Sleeping pills are common name given to these drugs which belongs to the class of psychoactive drugs. The function of these drugs is to induce sleep.

The drug is basically used to treat the medical condition of insomnia pr surgical anesthesia.