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ARE SLEEP MEDICATIONS SAFE?

One wonders how many people actually use something to sleep at night. Whether it's a prescription, over the counter (OTC) or alcohol, nearly ALL of us will use something to help us sleep at some point.  Each of us is likely to suffer from at least one bout of insomnia  in our lifetime. We have become a society where even a little loss of... Read moreChevron
posted 12/18/2008, comment (1)|
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Sleeping Pills and Bizarre Behavior

I wrote an article a short while ago on the strange behavior that sometimes occurs when a person sleepwalks. Sleepwalking, in fact, has sometimes been used as a murder defense.   Something else that can cause similar behavior is the use of sleeping pills. An article in the Wall Street Journal mentions painting doors, trying to cook, cursing... Read moreChevron
posted 05/30/2008, comments (6)|
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Secondary Insomnia and the Drugs Used To Treat It

I previously posted about the diagnosis of insomnia, the difference between primary and secondary/comorbid insomnia, and the importance of evaluating for and treating any underlying causes of insomnia. I encourage you to read my Secondary Insomnia post before reading any more of this post. Today I will be talking more about medication treatment... Read moreChevron
posted 11/01/2007, comments (0)|
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