For people who are taking stimulants to treat ADHD, insomnia is a real concern. The medications aren't called "stimulants" accidentally. They do have a powerful ability to arouse a person who is feeling extremely sleepy, and used incorrectly, can cause problems going to sleep at night. It's one of the most common side effects patients tell me; the medication helps their ADHD, but keeps them up too late at night.
If this situation describes you, please tell your doctor, because there...
Methylphenidate is a central nervous system stimulant medication. It is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat... Read more »
Fatty foods including ice cream, greasy French fries, and bacon, may taste good, but they aren't good for your health. In addition... Read more »
Your body is the crème dela crème of pharmacies. Forget Ambien or any sleep medication drugs you have seen advertised, if you want to... Read more »
Anyone who has tossed and turned in bed for hours knows that it is extremely frustrating not to be able to fall asleep. Naturally, your... Read more »
I have often in these virtual pages emphasized the importance of sleep in reducing the severity of chronic pain. Sleep has been shown in... Read more »
Getting the right amount of sleep and reducing stress may jump start weight loss--even for people who already have a healthy eating and exercise... Read more »
Women sleep better if they sleep alone, a new study has found, while men sleep better if they're with a partner. Snoring--which is more common in... Read more »
Patients who sleep poorly because of osteoarthritis pain may be helped by Tramadol, new research suggests. Results from two studies found that... Read more »
Patients who take Prozac and stop taking Lunesta still see improvements in their sleep patterns, researchers say. The study's results, funded by... Read more »
Experts at the Mayo Clinic offers these 10 tips to help you get a better night's sleep. The experts explain how such lifestyle changes as getting... Read more »
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