Table 3
Medications used in the treatment of insomnia

Medication Dosage (mg) T max (hr) Half-life (hr)
Benzodiazepine hypnotics
Estazolam 1~2 1.5~2 10~24
Flurazepam 15~30 1.5~4.5 48~120
Temazepam 15~30 1~2 8~22
Triazolam 0.125~0.25 1~2 2~6
Quazepam 7.5~15 2~3 48~120
Non-benzodiazepine hypnotics (Z-drugs)
Eszopiclone 1~3 1.5 6
Zaleplon 5~10 1 1
Zolpidem 5~10 1.6 2.6
Zolpidem CR 6.25~12.25 1.5 2.8
Melatonin receptor agonists Ramelteon 8 0.75 1~2.6
Histamine receptor antagonists Doxepin 3~6 3.5 15