New Research Shows Sleep-Aid Drugs Don’t Have Health Benefits

Shift workers often take drugs to help them stay awake or fall sleep, but new research shows there’s little evidence the drugs provide much benefit.  

People who work irregular hours can have problems with staying awake and falling asleep, which can affect their health. 
 
Looking at data from multiple studies researchers say while sleep medications can be considered for temporary use… some do not offer any benefit with continuous use and may have serious side effects.
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