research suggests important considerations for long-term use:
What the evidence shows:
→ The World Health Organization (WHO) notes that regular use of certain sleep medications has been associated with increased health risks in observational studies.
Health
→ One widely cited study found that people taking as few as 18 doses per year showed a 3.5 times higher risk of premature death compared to non-users. Risk increased with higher usage frequency.
→ Some sleep medications have also been linked to modest increases in blood pressure—particularly when used
