Popular sleep aids before surgery could prevent painkiller dependence later
Troxel suggested the concern would be that sleep medications generally are not recommended as a long-term solution for insomnia.
“I’m a little surprised that melatonin showed benefits, since the overall evidence suggests it has limited effects as a sleep aid for most people,” she noted. “It may be that placebo, or expectancy effects, could also contribute, particularly in such a stressful context.”
“We know how important sleep is for healing and recovery, and it’s very normal to feel anxious and sleep poorly before a major medical procedure.”
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