Strong sleeping pills known as ‘Z-drugs’ are linked with an increased risk of falls, fractures and stroke among people with dementia—according to research from the University of East Anglia.
Sleep disturbance is common among people with dementia and the impact for patients and their families is significant.
To date there are no proven effective treatments available, however people with dementia are often prescribed Z-drugs (zopiclone, zaleplon, and zolpidem).
But a new study published today reveals that stronger doses of these drugs are linked with an increased risk of adverse effects.
These adverse effects were found to be similar or…
