Sleep Meds Fail To Help Women Suffering From Long-Term Insomnia: Study
Sleeping pills do little to help women sleep better when combating chronic insomnia, according to the findings of a new study.
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Side Effects of Ambien, Similar Sedatives Increase Risk Of Falls and Fractures in Dementia Patients: Study
Sedatives like Ambien should not be given to dementia patients, due to the increased risks of falls, fractures, and strokes, researchers warn.
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Sleep Walking Risks with Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata Draw FDA “Black Box” Warning
Federal health officials are requiring the manufacturers of Ambien and other insomnia medications to add the strongest label warning available about the risk of complex sleep behaviors while under the…
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Most Ambien Users Not Using Sleep Drug Safely, Researchers Warn
Most Americans fail to use sleeping pills safely, often combining them with other drugs that could exacerbate their side effects, according to researchers.
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Zolpimist Ads Are Misleading, According To FDA Warning Letter
The FDA sent a warning letter to the makers of Zolpimist, saying that some websites and exhibit panels downplayed the drug's side effects and overstated its effectiveness in treating insomnia.
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Sleeping Pill Fracture, Fall Risk Among Older Individuals Highlighted in New Study
New research highlights the serious risks associated with sleeping pills for older individuals, finding that they may be significantly more likely to fall and suffer a life-altering hip fracture, especially…
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Generic Ambien Recall Issued Over Child Poisoning Risk
A recall of thousands of boxes of generic Ambien sleeping pills comes after federal regulators determined that they were not shipped in child-proof packaging, and could pose a poison risk…
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Belsomra Side Effects Linked To Sleep Disturbances, Ineffectiveness: ISMP Report
A new report by the ISMP warns of increasing adverse events linked to Belsomra, the first in a new class of sleeping pills released last year.
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Side Effects of Ambien, Xanax, Valium May Increase Risk of Respiratory Cancer: Study
Researchers from Norway warn that sleeping pills may triple the risk of respiratory cancers.
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Sleeping Pills Double Automobile Accident Risk During First Year: Study
Researchers warn that the side effects of sleeping pills can increase the risk of auto accidents for new users.