Health Tip: Can't Sleep?
August 6, 2008, 5:41 PM ET
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Sept. 3 -- (HealthDay News) -- Everyone has an occasional restless night, but persistent insomnia can make you both sick and tired.
The National Sleep Foundation says a number of medications can lead to insomnia. Here's a list of the most common examples:
Cold and allergy medications.High blood pressure medications.Medications to treat heart disease.Medications to treat thyroid problems.Birth control.Asthma medications.Medications to manage pain.Medications for depression, particularly SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors).