
Anxiety, depression and sleep meds may increase risk of rare neuro disease – The Times of India
NEW DELHI: Commonly prescribed medications for anxiety, depression and sleep disorders may be associated with a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a progressive and fatal neurological disorder, according to a new study recently published in JAMA Neurology.The study examined the use of anxiolytics (used to relieve anxiety), hypnotics and sedatives (used to…