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• Sleep Meds Fail To Help Women Suffering From Long-Term Insomnia: Study

  May 18, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  Sleeping pills do little to help women sleep better when combating chronic insomnia, according to the findings of a new study.

• Side Effects of Ambien, Similar Sedatives Increase Risk Of Falls and Fractures in Dementia Patients: Study

  December 7, 2020

  Irvin Jackson

  Sedatives like Ambien should not be given to dementia patients, due to the increased risks of falls, fractures, and strokes, researchers warn.

• Sleep Walking Risks with Ambien, Lunesta, Sonata Draw FDA “Black Box” Warning

  May 1, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Federal health officials are requiring the manufacturers of Ambien and other insomnia medications to add the strongest label warning available...

• Most Ambien Users Not Using Sleep Drug Safely, Researchers Warn

  July 26, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  Most Americans fail to use sleeping pills safely, often combining them with other drugs that could exacerbate their side effects, according to researchers.

• Zolpimist Ads Are Misleading, According To FDA Warning Letter

  November 30, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Sleeping Pill Fracture, Fall Risk Among Older Individuals Highlighted in New Study

  May 9, 2017

  Martha Garcia

  New research highlights the serious risks associated with sleeping pills for older individuals, finding that they may be significantly more...

• Generic Ambien Recall Issued Over Child Poisoning Risk

  July 28, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  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 for children.

• Belsomra Side Effects Linked To Sleep Disturbances, Ineffectiveness: ISMP Report

  January 21, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  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.

• Side Effects of Ambien, Xanax, Valium May Increase Risk of Respiratory Cancer: Study

  June 30, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers from Norway warn that sleeping pills may triple the risk of respiratory cancers.

• Sleeping Pills Double Automobile Accident Risk During First Year: Study

  June 15, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Researchers warn that the side effects of sleeping pills can increase the risk of auto accidents for new users.