Stilnox solution?
July 5, 2012
THE NPS is responding to a wave
of media reportage of Stilnox
sleeping tablet usage in Australian
athletes, by reminding the public
that that there are many nonmedicine
options available to help
those who have trouble sleeping.
“While popping a sleeping pill
may seem like an easy option when
you’re finding it hard to sleep,
these medicines can have side
effects and consequences with
long-term use,” NPS said.
“For this reason, non-medicine
therapies should always be the
first-choice when it comes to
treating sleeping problems,” NPS
added.
NPS also added that whilst
sleeping tablets are effective, they
do come with the risk of side effects,
including dependency issues.
“When a sleeping medicine is
prescribed it should be for the
shortest duration possible or for
intermittent use,” NPS said.
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