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• Child Melatonin Use Rising Without Efficacy Data: Study

  January 9, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A new study calls into question the safety of increasing melatonin use by young children, warning that the side effects have yet to be thoroughly studied.

• Melatonin Exposure is Sending Thousands of Children to ER, CDC Warns

  March 8, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new CDC report reveals that an increasing number of children are being seen in emergency rooms nationwide due to overdosing on melatonin supplements, often sold in candy-like gummy form.

• 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.

• 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 Problems Reported to FDA Include Agitation, Disturbed Sleep, Lingering Drowsiness: Report

  February 22, 2016

  Russell Maas

  A Consumer Reports study warns of reports of ineffectiveness, drowsiness and heart problems linked to the new sleeping pill Belsomra.

• 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.

• Ambien, Similar Sleep Drugs Most Often Used In An Unsafe Manner: ISMP Report

  May 13, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report highlights how short clinical trials left doctors and the FDA unprepared for the side effects of long-term Ambien use.