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Prescription sleeping pills: What's right for you?

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Types of prescription sleeping pills
Side effects of prescription sleeping pills
Antidepressants with a sedating effect
Side effects of antidepressants with a sedating effect
Safety considerations
Taking sleeping pills

Side effects of antidepressants with a sedating effect

Antidepressants that have a sedating effect may include side effects such as:

  • Dizziness and lightheadedness
  • Headache
  • Prolonged drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Weight gain
  • Daytime memory and performance problems
  • Constipation

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