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Anabolic Androgenic Steroids vs. Sleep Quality & Psychological Distress in Weightlifters (2024 Study)

by GLOOM

Recent research has analyzed the relationship between the use of Anabolic Androgenic Steroids (AAS), sleep quality, and psychological distress. A new study specifically evaluated the effects of anabolic steroids on sleep patterns during both active use and withdrawal phases, among male weightlifters in Norway. Highlights: A large proportion of men using AAS report experiencing sleep …

Medical Cannabis for Generalized Anxiety Disorders & Sleep Disturbances (2023 Study)

by GLOOM

Recent research has shed light on the potential benefits of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) in treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), especially in patients with sleep disturbances. Recent research explored the effectiveness of CBMPs on GAD, the role of sleep quality in treatment outcomes, and the incidence of adverse events. Highlights: CBMPs Show Promise in Treating …

ZzzQuil Side Effects & Adverse Reactions (List)

by GLOOM

ZzzQuil is an over-the-counter medication utilized most frequently to enhance sleep quality among individuals with allergies or the “common cold.” However, because ZzzQuil is a potent sleep aid, individuals without health problems sometimes use the medication to help manage insomnia. On occasion, ZzzQuil is even administered for the treatment of motion sickness and extrapyramidal symptoms …

Gabapentin For Sleep & Insomnia: Does It Help?

by GLOOM

Gabapentin, sold under the brand name “Neurontin,” is a drug that was first approved by the United States FDA in 1993 as an adjunct treatment for partial seizures in adults. Thereafter, gabapentin’s indication as a treatment for partial seizures would be extended in 2000 to pediatrics, and subsequently, it would receive FDA approval for the …

How Long Does Unisom Stay In Your System?

by GLOOM

Unisom (doxylamine succinate) is a first-generation antihistamine available as an over-the-counter medication in the United States. It is commonly used as a sleep aid (to combat insomnia), an antiallergenic (to reduce severe allergies), and sometimes to treat symptoms of the common cold. The pharmacological ingredient within Unisom, known as “doxylamine,” functions predominantly via antagonism of H1 …

How Long Does Ambien Stay In Your System?

by GLOOM

Ambien (Zolpidem) is a popular medication prescribed for the treatment of insomnia. It is classified as a “nonbenzodiazepine” due to the fact that it shares a similar mechanism of action with benzodiazepines, but differs in its chemical structure. Ambien delivers its sedative, hypnotic (sleep-inducing) effects by modulating receptors of GABA (gamma-amino-butyric-acid). It specifically functions primarily …

3 New Narcolepsy Medications (2015) In Clinical Trials

by GLOOM

Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder associated with the brain’s inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles (and the circadian rhythm). As a result, individuals diagnosed with narcolepsy often experience excessive daytime sleepiness and may fall asleep unexpectedly. Some have suggested that the excessive daytime sleepiness stemming from narcolepsy is akin to how a normal person feels if …