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Prilosec And Insomnia

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Antacids neutralize digestive acids and are the primary drugs for mild symptoms. They are best used alone for relief of occasional and unpredictable episodes of heartburn. They all work by neutralizing the acid in the stomach. They may also stimulate the defensive systems in the stomach by increasing bicarbonate and mucous secretion. Many antacids are available without prescription and are the first drugs recommended to relieve heartburn and mild symptoms. Despite the many brands, the...

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Secondary Causes of Insomnia

By Michael Rack, MD , Health Expert

Insomnia is defined as difficulty falling or staying asleep, or the complaint of... Read more »

Are There Sleep Drugs That Won't Cause "Rebound" Insomnia?

By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

...take 5 mg of Ambien once or twice a weekfor periodic insomnia. If I take it for more than two... Read more »

Insomnia and Depression in Young and Old

By Florence Cardinal , Health Expert

...disorders, or for those disorders to worsen with age. Insomnia, of course, means the inability... Read more »

The Different Types of Insomnia

By Allen Blaivas, M.D. , Health Expert

As we have been discussing, chronic insomnia is insomnia in the absence of other medical,... Read more »

Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It

By Michael Rack, MD , Health Expert

I previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and... Read more »

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: Medications

...fragility, acne, excess hair growth, wasting of the muscles, menstrual irregularities, irritability, insomnia, and, rarely, psychosis. Recent research suggests that prednisone can increase the... Read more »

Insomnia: Causes of Chronic Insomnia

Causes of Chronic InsomniaSleep problems seem to run in families. About 35% of people with insomnia have a family history of insomnia, with the mother being the most commonly affected family member.... Read more »

Insomnia: Causes of Short-Term or Transient Insomnia

Causes of Short-Term or Transient InsomniaA reaction to change or stress is one of the most common causes of short-term and transient insomnia. This condition is sometimes referred to as adjustment... Read more »

Insomnia: Risk Factors

Studies estimate that between 25 - 33% of adults experience some insomnia each year. In spite of this widespread problem, however, studies suggest that only about 30% of American adults... Read more »

Insomnia: Prognosis

...slept more than 8 hours or less than 6 hours, or who took sleeping pills, had lower survival rates.Insomnia is not life threatening, except in very rare cases, such as in those who have the... Read more »

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