Studies have shown a link between benzodiazepines use and later onset of dementia. It is not clear if the association is causal.
Insomnia occurs immediately after stopping sleeping pills in most people who have taken them for weeks, months, or longer. It happens as part of the sleeping pill withdrawal syndrome. Learn more about the vicious cycle of sleeping pill use.
The rate of use of sleep medications increases with age, as do the risks, resulting in a high occurrence of medication induced injuries.
Long-term use of sleeping pills can be stopped. The dose should be reduced gradually under the care of your prescriber and pharmacist. Learn about how to stop sleeping pills, including how to stop them after years of use.
Quetiapine is an antipsychotic medication with strong sedating effects. It is not recommended as a sleeping pill unless it is being used to treat another mental health problem.
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Learn how to stop sleeping pills safely while getting your sleep back.
It is common for you to experience a return of insomnia when stopping sleeping pills.
Learn how sleeping pills have been used to treat insomnia throughout our history.