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New warnings on sleep drugs
Stronger warnings on potential risks of prescription sleep drugs will soon appear on product labels. Use caution when taking sleeping pills and consider safer nondrug remedies.
Stronger warnings on potential risks of prescription sleep drugs will soon appear on product labels. Use caution when taking sleeping pills and consider safer nondrug remedies.
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A class of drugs known as sedatives is sometimes prescribed to treat insomnia. But did you know that there are lower-cost options and generic alternatives that are as effective and safe to use as more expensive brand-name drugs? Learn more about effective, affordable medicines that give you better value for your healthcare dollar.
A class of drugs known as sedatives is sometimes prescribed to treat insomnia. But did you know that there are lower-cost options and generic alternatives that are as effective and safe to use as more expensive brand-name drugs? Learn more about effective, affordable medicines that give you better value for your healthcare dollar.
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