Central nervous system (CNS) depressants. Millions of people in the U.S. use benzodiazepines (Ativan, Valium, Xanax) to treat anxiety and sleep disorders, including insomnia. They affect a chemical in your brain called GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). GABA lowers brain activity, making you drows...
Compared to younger people, older adults have a greater chance of health problems on sleep meds. When you’re older, sleeping pills tend to stay in your system longer. Drowsiness can last into the day after you’ve taken them. Confusion and memory problems are also a known side effect. F...
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