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News India Live, Digital Desk: Sleeping Pills side effects: In today’s busy life, sleeplessness due to stress and anxiety has become a common problem. Many people take the help of sleeping pills for good sleep. They think that by taking a small pill they will be able to sleep comfortably and feel refreshed the next morning. But is it really so? Or is this ‘peaceful sleep’ inviting some big danger in the future?
Recently, a big research conducted in America has made such a revelation regarding sleeping pills, which you will be shocked to hear. This study shows that people who depend on these pills for sleep are unknowingly exposing themselves to many serious health risks.
Sleeping pills: There are many dangers, not just one.
This American study shows that sleeping pills like ‘Z-drugs’, which were considered safe, can actually prove to be quite dangerous for health. Some of the main findings of the research are as follows:
1. Risk of falls and fractures:
The study found that people taking sleeping pills, especially the elderly, have a significantly increased risk of falls and bone fractures. These pills can affect the body’s balance and muscle control, increasing the risk of falling at night or while waking up in the morning.
2. Deadly Blood Clots:
The most surprising aspect of the research is that the risk of ‘Venous Thromboembolism’ (VTE) i.e. blood clot is much higher in those who consume sleeping pills. These blood clots can form in the veins and reach the lungs, which can be a fatal condition.
3. Risk of infection and cancer:
Researchers also found that people who regularly take sleeping pills are more likely to develop infections. In some cases, it has also been linked to serious diseases like cancer, although more research is still needed on this.
Who is most at risk?
This research warns that anyone taking sleeping pills may face these risks. But, the risk is even greater in some people:
- Elderly: With increasing age the body becomes weak, and these pills have more effect on them, due to which the risk of falling increases.
- Women: The side effects of these pills have been seen more on women also.
- Black people: The study also found that black people may be at greater risk of side effects from these pills.
Then what is the solution?
Insomnia is a serious problem, but finding a solution to it in sleeping pills can lead to even bigger problems in the long run. It is better that you bring some changes in your lifestyle:
- Set a time to sleep and wake up.
- Do exercise or yoga daily.
- Stay away from tea, coffee or mobile phones before sleeping.
- If the problem is serious, consult a doctor and consider safer options like ‘Cognitive Behavioral Therapy’.
Next time when you cannot sleep and your hand reaches for a sleeping pill, then definitely remember the results of this research. Because the value of a few hours of sleep cannot be greater than your health.