Sleeping Pills Can Increase Risk for Falls and Fractures

Sleeping Pills Can Increase Risk for Falls and Fractures
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Sleep is at a premium these days. The stress and anxiety of the holidays can make it tough to get a good night’s rest. Toss a pandemic into the mix, and quality sleep becomes even more elusive.

Sleeping pills, also called “z-drugs,” can be an attractive option for those struggling with sleep. But they aren’t without risk. New research suggests high dose z-pills may increase the risk of falls or fractures in people with dementia.

Mohan Garikiparithi
Mohan Garikiparithi
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Mohan Garikiparithi, MD, practiced clinical medicine for over a decade before shifting his focus to health communications. During his practice he served as the head of the Dept. of Microbiology in India. During a three-year communications program in Germany, Mohan developed an interest in German Medicine (Homoeopathy), and other alternative systems of medicine.
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