7 Common Medications That RUIN Senior's Sleep (What To Do Instead)
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Can’t sleep even though you’re exhausted? The problem might not be your bedtime routine, your mattress, or even stress — it could be your medications.
In this video, I’ll reveals 7 common types of medications that can secretly disrupt your sleep — and what you can do about it (with your doctor’s help). From decongestants and blood pressure meds to antidepressants and steroids, some of the drugs we rely on for our health can unintentionally sabotage our rest.
You’ll learn:
🧠 How medications affect your brain chemistry and sleep cycles
💤 Which prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs can cause insomnia, nightmares, or night sweats
💡 Practical steps to protect your sleep without compromising your health
⚠️ Why you should never stop or change any medication without talking to your doctor first
Because good sleep isn’t a luxury — it’s a foundation of health.
When your medications and your sleep work together, you wake up feeling your best.
⤵️ Learn about more ways to get better sleep on my website HERE! ⤵️
https://sleepdoctor.com/?youtube_id=YdHHS47kuPk
0:00 These Common Medications Cause Sleep Problems!
2:15 Blood Pressure Medications
3:05 Pain Relievers
3:45 Diabetes Medication
4:25 Dementia Medication
5:10 Antidepressants
6:00 Steroids
7:03 Asthma Inhalers
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😴 👨⚕️ Michael Breus, Ph.D., is a double board-certified clinical psychologist and sleep expert. He’s been in practice since 1999 and helped thousands of patients improve their sleep. Dr. Breus has written five books on sleep and conducted over 1,000 interviews to the press and public.
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