According to a major 2003 survey, about 20% of American older adults use some form of sleep aid, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs, or alcohol. Furthermore, 15% use such aids every night.
It should be stressed that only behavioral or psychologic techniques can actually cure insomnia, whereas prolonged use of sleeping pills can only result in dependency.
In general, the following precautions are important:
...insomnias, and that significant side effects and drug interactions have been reported. Common... Read more »
...story that came out a few years back, about mixing grapefruit juice and certain medications and... Read more »
...medication for you or adjust the dosage to avoid dangerous drug interactions. Side Effects ... Read more »
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...more than 1,200 milligrams per day. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while... Read more »
...liquid medicines by at least 2 hours. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while... Read more »
...more than 1,200 milligrams per day. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while... Read more »
...pharmacist if you have any questions. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice... Read more »
...soap and water and tell your doctor. Avoid eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice while... Read more »
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