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Article imageJoe Graedon - May 9, 2022
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Sleeping Pills for Seniors: A Scary Solution for Insomnia

Do you have trouble getting a good nights sleep? Many doctors think the answer is sleeping pills for seniors. Why could that be problematic?

Terry Graedon - January 13, 2020

Will Snoring Improve If You Take Fish Oil?

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?

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Joe Graedon - May 9, 2019

Popular Sleeping Pills Get FDA’s Black Box Warning!

Do you ever read the FDA's black box warning? There are new cautions about Ambien (zolpidem), eszopiclone (Lunesta) and zaleplon (Sonata). Sleep driving!

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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.