What is the new sleeping pill for the elderly? A Guide to Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonists
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According to the National Sleep Foundation, as many as 50% of older adults experience difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep. Historically, older sleep medications posed significant risks for this population, but a newer class of drugs has emerged. So, what is the new sleeping pill for the elderly? Newer medications called dual orexin receptor antagonists (DORAs) are offering a safer, more targeted approach to treating insomnia in older adults.
