Insomnia treatment

Your MinuteClinic provider can perform an exam and ask you questions about your medical history and symptoms. They can develop a medically appropriate, personalized treatment plan to help you sleep better

1. You may have to answer a few questions about symptoms to help us prepare for your visit prior to scheduling your appointment.

2. Check-in varies depending on how you scheduled your appointment:

   If you made your appointment online:
   Check in using the email or text message we sent to confirm your appointment. If you prefer to check in using the electronic kiosk, make sure you have your confirmation code.

   If you made your appointment in the clinic:
   Sign in at the electronic kiosk.

   If you made a MinuteClinic Virtual Care® appointment:
   To join your virtual visit, use the link in the email or text message we sent you to confirm your appointment. Please join 15 minutes before your scheduled visit time. You will need your date of birth and ZIP code to join the visit.

3. When it's time for your appointment, a provider will call your name.
4. Your provider will conduct a thorough examination based on your reason for visit, presenting symptoms and health history. Charges will be based on examination and services provided during the visit.
5. At the end of your visit, you are provided with a visit summary, receipt and educational material about your diagnosis. At your request, we can send your primary care provider information about your visit.

Primary insomnia can be caused by stress, poor sleep habits and changes in daily routine. Some patients may experience secondary insomnia, which occurs with other health issues such as:

• An overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
• Anxiety, depression or other mental health conditions
• Caffeine, tobacco or alcohol consumption
• Medications for high blood pressure, depression or seasonal allergies
• Pain or nighttime discomfort
• Restless leg syndrome, sleep apnea or other sleep disorders

If an underlying condition is the cause, treatment may resolve your sleep issues. Some patients with underlying health conditions might require insomnia medication.

A diagnosis of insomnia requires at least 1 of the symptoms listed above. If a physical exam does not reveal an underlying cause, your provider may recommend additional tests. These tests can show whether there are medical conditions that are interfering with restful sleep.

Untreated insomnia can cause health complications. The short-term effects can drain your energy and impair productivity. The long-term effects can result in:

• Depression, anxiety or other mental health disorders
• Diabetes
• High blood pressure
• Increased susceptibility to illness or infection
• Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
• Worsening chronic pain symptoms