Rates of use were lowest among the youngest age group (those aged 20–39) at about 2%, increased to 6% among those aged 50–59, and reached 7% among those aged 80 and over. More adult women (5%) reported using prescription sleep aids than adult men (3%). Non-Hispanic white adults reported higher use of sleep aids (5%) than non-Hispanic black (3%) and Mexican-American (2%) adults. No difference was shown between non-Hispanic black adults and Mexican-American adults in use of prescription sleep aids. Antihistamines
As an alternative to taking prescription drugs, some evidence shows that an average person seeking short-term help may find relief by taking over-the-counter antihistamines such as diphenhydramine or doxylamine. Diphenhydramine and doxylamine are widely used in nonprescription sleep aids. They are the most effective over-the-counter sedatives currently available, at least in much of Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States, and are more sedating than some prescription hypnotics. Antihistamine effectiveness for sleep may decrease over time, and anticholinergic side-effects (such as dry mouth) may also be a drawback with these particular drugs. While addiction does not seem to be an issue with this class of drugs, they can induce dependence and rebound effects upon abrupt cessation of use. However, people whose insomnia is caused by restless legs syndrome may have worsened symptoms with antihistamines. Antidepressants
While insomnia is a common symptom of depression, antidepressants are effective for treating sleep problems whether or not they are associated with depression.
Orofaciodigital syndrome or oral-facial-digital syndrome is a group of at least 13 related conditions that affect the development of the mouth, facial features, and digits in between 1 in 50,000 to 250,000 newborns with the majority of cases being type I (Papillon-League-Psaume syndrome). Type
The different types are:s
Type I, Papillon-League-Psaume syndrome
Type II, Mohr syndrome
Type III, Sugarman syndrome
Type IV, Baraitser-Burn syndrome
Type V, Thurston syndrome
Type VI, Varadi-Papp syndrome
Type VII, Whelan syndrome
Type VIII, Oral-facial-digital syndrome, Edwards type (not to be confused with Edwards syndrome)
Type IX, OFD syndrome with retinal abnormalities
Type X, OFD with fibular aplasia
Type XI, Gabrielli syndrome

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