Results At the sleep assessment, 9.6% of the sample used prescription sleep medication and 11.1% used over-the-counter sleep aids. Over an average follow-up of 3.3 ± 1.0 years, 297 stroke events occurred. Over-the-counter sleep medication use was associated with increased risk of ...
Common sleep meds likeZzzquiland Unisom contain antihistamines likediphenhydramine and doxylamineas the active ingredients. (The allergy medication Benadryl also contains diphenhydramine, which is why it can make you sleepy.) "In the doses that are available over the counter, antihistamines are relativel...
Getting a good night's sleep can be challenging for older adults with chronic medical conditions or pain, which often interfere with sleep. Many older adults and their caregivers turn to over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids. However, these products are indicated only for occasional difficulty with ...
Each medication has its guidelines and potential effects on hormone levels, so it’s essential to know how they could affect your test. Start by gathering all the medications you take regularly or occasionally. This includes prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and even herbal supplemen...
Asthma inhalers and nebulizers have advantages over oral medications and injections in that they deliver medicine directly to your airways. They also have fewer side effects than other forms of asthma medication. Asthma Inhalers The most common treatment for asthma involves a device called an inhale...
older people often manage these symptoms or conditions using products purchased over the counter (OTC), such as medication or herbal products. This review aims to map the evidence available for OTC medications, herbal medicines and dietary supplements for depression, anxiety and insomnia in older adu...
NSAIDs, including even over-the-counter options like aspirin, are notorious for being hard on your gastrointestinal tract, leading to potentially fatal side effects such as bleeding in your digestive tract, ulcers and perforation of your stomach or intestines. ...
Participants who were dissatisfied with their sleep but did not present with symptoms of insomnia and those using prescribed medication or over-the-counter sleep-promoting products at least 1 night but less than 3 nights per week were classified in this group. Good Sleepers Participants classified ...
Zepbound from Eli Lilly is the first and only prescription medicine approved by the FDA for adults with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity. Episode 8: Stay in Sync with Innovations in Medication Decision Support Drug Topics staff August 7th 2020 Podcast Episode 8 of Over the Counter discusses ...
Harris said that sleeping pills and aids are not ideal for most people, but said cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia may offer an alternative solution to medication. She said most people try four to eight sessions of the therapy and if that doesn't work, then she would recommend sleeping...