Sandra G. Boodman
If you take any prescription medications that affect your memory, they likely fall into one of three major categories of drugs known to cause memory loss and other cognitive problems:anticholinergics, sleeping pills, or cholesterol-lowering drugs. Here’s an in-depth look at each. 1. Anticholine...
Long-term use of sleeping pills can cause dependency. This can materialize in several forms, including needing a higher and higher dose to fall asleep as your body “gets used to” a sleeping pill, or developing rebound insomnia if you stop taking the sleep medication.2Rebound insomnia occurs ...
(lunesta), provided that your doctor recommends them for your situation, says dr. ong. keep in mind it’s important to take these under close medical supervision, as they do come with risks such as dizziness, brain fog , and possible dependence. bottom line: whether your insomnia is short...
are commonly prescribed for insomnia, they are more given to individuals withdepressionwho experience sleep problems. Its most common side effect is daytime sleepiness. In certain instances, the Food and Drug Authority does not approve the use of antidepressant as a long-term medication for insomnia...