Sleeping pills should be used cautiously, especially among older adults
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am 79 years old. Lately I have had trouble sleeping, and I would like to try a sleeping pill. Are they safe for someone my age? ANSWER: An inability to sleep can be exhausting and frustrating. It saps your energy and goes hand in hand with problems such as depression, chronic […]
Successful strategy to beat sleep med dependence
The Medicine Cabinet: Ask the Harvard Experts By Howard LeWine, M.D. Q: I have been taking medication to help me sleep for years. I think it’s now slowing me down during the day. I want to stop but hate the thought of lying awake all night. I feel stuck. What should I do? A: You […]
