Hypnone, a New Hypnotic

Eszopiclone (Lunesta): a new nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic agent.

Randomized, placebo-controlled trials have shown that eszopiclone, a newly available nonbenzodiazepine hypnotic, effectively treats the symptoms of insomnia. Its pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic parameters are similar to those of the other currently available nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics (i.e., zolpidem and zaleplon). The unique quality of eszopiclone lies in its product labeling. It is not r...

Etomidate: a pharmacologic profile of a new hypnotic.

The authors describe etomidate, a new intravenous nonbarbiturate hypnotic for induction of anesthesia, through a series of three separate studies undertaken at their medical facility. The results of their studies coincide with the experience of other researchers, showing etomidate to be a useful agent for induction because of its rapid onset, short duration of action, and minimal cardiovascular...

Automatic word processing: a new forum for hypnotic expression.

Automatic word processing, a form of dissociation utilizing hypnosis and computer technology, was developed to provide patients a forum for hypnotic expression with unique features. Using automatic word processing, the six patients in this report were able to express themselves extensively, edit their responses to queries, and even write poetry while doing hypnosis. Automatic word processing ca...

Hypnotic dreams as a lens into hypnotic dynamics.

The hypnotic relationship is an important parameter for both experimental and therapeutic contexts. Hypnotic dreams may serve as a lens to examine the hypnotic relationship. By answering 5 questions per item, 70 judges rated 12 accounts of brief hypnotic dreams conducted as part of the Stanford Hypnotic Susceptibility Scale, Form C. The data show that the judges were able to correctly discern h...

How Hypnosis Happens: New Cognitive Theories of Hypnotic Responding