Doctors prescribed more antidepressants for sleep . The drugs can block reabsorption of the chemicals , such as serotonin , leaving more available in the brain . There is lack of evidence that they are effective for sleep . Practice may vary because some sleeping drugs are benzodiazepines . About 40 million people have chronic sleep disorders that prevent good sleep .
Doctors prescribed more antidepressants for sleep . There is lack of evidence that they are effective for sleep . Practice may vary because some sleeping drugs are benzodiazepines . About 40 million people have chronic sleep disorders that prevent good sleep .