7 Tips to Cope if Your Medication Causes Insomnia
Medications can come with unfortunate side effects, insomnia being one of them. Here’s how to try and get a good night’s sleep.
Lack of sleep can be detrimental to our health, so it’s helpful to try and get a consistent 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night. Sometimes, that’s easier said than done. For example, certain medications can lead to side effects like insomnia.
If you notice that your medication is causing insomnia that you can’t tackle with at-home remedies, try talking with your doctor. They may consider lowering the dose or changing your prescription altogether.
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