Sentences with phrase «prescription sleep medicines»

Before trying the prescription sleep medicines outlined in this article, be sure to follow the recommendations in Sleep 101: The Basics.

Not all prescription sleep medicines are the same.

Not exact matches

Never allow baby to sleep in same bed if parents are impaired in any way from prescription medicine or alcohol or overly tired

«Although sleep problems can happen at any age and for many reasons, they can't be cured by taking a pill, either prescription, over-the-counter or herbal, no matter what the ads on TV say,» says poll director Preeti Malani, M.D., a U-M physician trained in geriatric medicine.

The poll was conducted by the University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, and is sponsored by AARP and Michigan Medicine, U-M's academic medical center.Those who turn to medications may not realize that prescription, over-the-counter and even «natural» sleep aids carry health risks, especially for older adults, either alone or in combination with other substances.

When used correctly, prescription sleep medications may provide rapid relief of the symptoms of insomnia — and may be safer and more effective than over-the-counter medicines that don't require a doctor's permission to purchase.

People need to simply remember that herbs are medicines and that an herb with actions similar to prescription sleep aids and analgesics will of course pack the same side effects.

The natural sleep medicines may also be used in combination with the prescription medicines listed below.