Insomnia News: Insomnia Medications In some cases, doctors will prescribe medicines for the treatment of insomnia. Untreated insomnia leads to substantial costs in US Untreated insomnia among adults in the United States generates significant direct and indirect costs, according to a report in the medical journal "Sleep," so treating this condition is probably cost-effective. 'Sleep Driving' Risk Seen in New Sedatives The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it's requesting new warnings on 13 drugs such as Ambien and Lunesta that are used to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders. FDA Wants Tougher Labels on Popular Sleep Drugs The Food and Drug Administration says all prescription insomnia drugs should have tougher labels that warn users they could have severe allergic reactions or unknowingly attempt potentially dangerous ... Insomnia Drug Can Improve Brain Function In Certain Patients Science Daily - A new study reported that zolpidem, a drug normally used to treat insomnia, temporarily improved brain function in a patient suffering from akinetic mutism, a condition in which the person is ...