Your Meds May Be the Cause of Sleeplessness
Some medications can cause nighttime waking. Examples include
- some antidepressants
- beta blockers to treat high blood pressure
- cold remedies containing alcohol
- corticosteroids to treat inflammation or asthma
Dr. Bertisch recommends asking your doctor if your medication might be the culprit and if there’s a different time of day to take it or another drug that won’t interfere with your sleep.