Side Effects Of Sleeping Pills

Headache

Headaches are a common side effect of sleeping pills, and some patients may find they frequently experience morning headaches while taking these medicines. Headaches may occur in conjunction with grogginess or mental fog, and the pain could occur on one or both sides of the head. For patients taking zolpidem, headaches seem to be especially common in cases where the medicine has been used for less than thirty days, and taking zolpidem with alprazolam increases the risk of developing a headache. Female patients who are sixty years old or older have a greater likelihood of headaches than other patients.

To ease headache pain, patients may want to try placing a hot or cool cloth on the forehead, and it can help to lie down in a dark room. Meditation and other stress-relieving activities could be beneficial, and some experts suggest inhaling the scent of lavender. Over-the-counter pain relievers are typically effective in relieving headache pain, and patients should ask their healthcare provider if it is safe for them to use these while on sleeping pills. If headaches occur with nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, fever, or confusion, the patient should be urgently evaluated in the emergency room.

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