Dr. Michael Breus notes that some medications may have a negative effect on sleep if taken
There are a number of medications that make it difficult to fall asleep andgenerally impair sleep. For example, among them – cold medicines. However, before stopping the medication, be sure to consult with your doctor.
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Antidepressants. This one belongs to one type of antidepressant– serotonin reuptake inhibitors. These drugs increase the amount of serotonin, but can also interfere with falling asleep and staying asleep if taken in the evening.
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Beta blockers. These medications are prescribed for arrhythmia andhigh blood pressure. Armon B. Neal Jr., MD, emphasizes that scientists have long associated such drugs with sleep problems, including waking up at night and nightmares. This is thought to occur because beta blockers interfere with the production of melatonin – sleep hormone.
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Nicotine patches. Dr. Megan N. Freeland warns that these patches can cause insomnia if you leave them on overnight.
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cold medicine. Often found in over-the-counter cold medicinescontains pseudoephedrine. This substance helps relieve nasal congestion, but can also lead to insomnia. Pseudoephedrine is also added to some allergy medications.
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Cholinesterase inhibitors. They are most often prescribed to treat symptoms,associated with senile dementia. They can slow down memory loss and at the same time affect the involuntary processes and movements of the body, including those associated with sleep.
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