Posted by undopaminergic on July 4, 2008, at 7:56:33
In reply to Re: Are the 'Z-drugs' really carcinogenic?, posted by linkadge on July 4, 2008, at 7:46:25
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> Persistant insomnia is probably itself a risk factor for cancer, but treating it with benzos does not restore natural rhythems of brain chemicals and hormones.
>Benzos also impair sleep quality - at least as determined by EEG. For comparison, antihistamines in general are neutral, while the antihistamine and serotonin 5-HT2A antagonist cyproheptadine seems to improve it.
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