10 Common Medications That Can Affect Sleep

We hear the news all the time about the importance of getting the recommended seven-plus hours of quality sleep each night. But in reality, it’s estimated that up to 70 percent of older adults routinely experience sleep problems, like difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.

Insufficient sleep can be a symptom of a number of chronic health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, obesity and depression. What’s more, lack of sleep can increase your risk of accidents and falls.

To read about other medications that can cause sleep disturbances, from AARP, CLICK HERE.