Sleep disorder, unspecified

Tricyclic antidepressant — low doses often used for nerve pain, migraine prevention, or sleep.

Brands: Amitriptyline, Trepiline (amitriptyline), Trepiline (low-dose amitriptyline), Elavil (amitriptyline)

SA strengths: 10 mg tablet · 25 mg tablet · 50 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Pain/sleep: 10–25 mg nocte; depression: higher divided doses under supervision.

Short-acting benzodiazepine — dependence risk; insurers query long-term use.

Brands: Xanor (alprazolam)

SA strengths: 0.25 mg tablet · 0.5 mg tablet · 1 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Short courses only; typical 0.25–0.5 mg TDS PRN per strict supervision.

Short-term anxiety/sleep drug — dependence risk; insurers may query long-term use.

Brands: Rivotril (clonazepam)

SA strengths: 0.5 mg tablet · 2 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Short-term anxiety/sleep drug — dependence risk; insurers may query long-term use.

Brands: Ativan (lorazepam)

SA strengths: 1 mg tablet · 2 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Short-term anxiety/sleep drug — dependence risk; insurers may query long-term use.

Brands: Valium (diazepam)

SA strengths: 5 mg tablet · 10 mg tablet

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Non-benzodiazepine hypnotic — morning sedation and complex sleep behaviours are risks.

Brands: Stilnox (zolpidem)

SA strengths: 10 mg tablet

Typical dosing: 10 mg nocte immediately before bed; 5 mg in elderly.

Cyclopyrrolone hypnotic — metallic taste common; short-term insomnia treatment.

Brands: Imovane (zopiclone)

SA strengths: 7.5 mg tablet

Typical dosing: 7.5 mg nocte; 3.75 mg in elderly or hepatic impairment.

Vitamins/minerals — document if prescribed for diagnosed deficiency.

Brands: Vitamin B12 injection

SA strengths: 1 mg/mL injection ampoule

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Vitamins/minerals — document if prescribed for diagnosed deficiency.

Brands: Ferrous sulphate (iron)

SA strengths: 200 mg ferrous sulphate tablet

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Vitamins/minerals — document if prescribed for diagnosed deficiency.

Brands: Vitamin D

SA strengths: 1 000 IU capsule · 2 000 IU capsule · 50 000 IU capsule

Typical dosing: Dose per treating clinician script and package insert.

Structured talking therapy (e.g. CBT) for mental health and adjustment.

Session formats: 50 min session · 60 min session

Typical plan: Typically 50–60 min weekly or fortnightly sessions.