This was a fairly recent study that I have not seen referenced here, so I thought I'd mention it......my apologies if it's already been mentioned......this was only on the news three days ago, so recent news.....
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/288546.php
Common Sleep Aids - long term use link to Alzheimer's
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Re: Common Sleep Aids - long term use link to Alzheimer's
Thanks TH for the article/abstract of the paper. It's always good to keep up to date. Scary how some common OTCs and common meds, etc may be doing more harm than good.
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Re: Common Sleep Aids - long term use link to Alzheimer's
Unfortunately, the problem is if someone has tried everything possible to avoid using drugs to deal with insomnia and can't, they are kind of in a dammed if you do and dammed if you don't type of situation since not sleeping also causes Alzheimer like symptoms. I guess the only solution is for doctors to make sure that patients are as fully informed as possible about the pros and cons so that their choice of treatment is based on accurate information.
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Re: Common Sleep Aids - long term use link to Alzheimer's
Thanks for posting this link. I have two friends who may find this info useful (or they may ignore it and keep on using/abusing OTC sleep aids). Either way, being fully informed is a good thing, so I've passed it along.TangledHose wrote:This was a fairly recent study that I have not seen referenced here, so I thought I'd mention it......my apologies if it's already been mentioned......this was only on the news three days ago, so recent news.....
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/288546.php
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Re: Common Sleep Aids - long term use link to Alzheimer's
From what I understand, there is a link, which does not necessarily prove causation.
The possibility remains that insomnia and Alzheimers may share factors which exacerbate both.
This may indicate the need to seek out the true reasons for insomnia over temporary fixes.
The possibility remains that insomnia and Alzheimers may share factors which exacerbate both.
This may indicate the need to seek out the true reasons for insomnia over temporary fixes.
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