for insomnia may help some people reduce reliance on sleep medication.
- Opioid Pain Medications
Opioids are used to treat certain types of moderate to severe pain.
Examples include morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone.
These medications can cause:
Sleepiness
Slowed thinking
Confusion
Dizziness
Constipation
In some circumstances, opioids can also slow breathing, reducing the amount of oxygen reaching the brain.
The risk of serious side effects increases when opioids are combined with other sedating medicines, including benzodiazepines, or when they are taken inappropriately.
However, opioids do not automatically cause dementia, and they may be necessary for certain patients.
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