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Articles categorized as Sleep Disorder

Article imageTerry Graedon - February 11, 2021
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Can Your Medicines Cause Insomnia?

Hundreds of medicines cause insomnia. Statins like simvastatin may do it. So can corticosteroids and the BP drug amlodipine. Were you warned?

Terry Graedon - September 23, 2019

Can Ashwagandha Help You Sleep Better?

Joe Graedon - July 15, 2019

Beware Zolpidem Zombies on Airplanes

Joe Graedon - June 24, 2019

Amitriptyline for Sleep problems Is a Bad Idea

Joe Graedon - May 13, 2019

What Took the FDA So Long to Warn About Z-Drug Dangers?

Joe Graedon - May 9, 2019

Popular Sleeping Pills Get FDA’s Black Box Warning!

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Joe Graedon - April 22, 2019

Falling Asleep with Zolpidem | Waking up with Heartburn

Millions of people have insomnia. Many try falling asleep with zolpidem. But the drug can cause indigestion. Waking up with heartburn at night is not nice.

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Terry Graedon - December 17, 2018

Will Lavender Oil Ease Your Anxiety and Insomnia?

The scent of lavender oil can help reduce anxiety and overcome sleeplessness in people undergoing surgery. Might it help you too?