{"id":216,"date":"2026-01-08T00:27:35","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T00:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.novasmiledental.com\/blog\/?p=216"},"modified":"2026-02-10T00:31:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T00:31:26","slug":"sleeping-pills-for-sleep-apnea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.novasmiledental.com\/blog\/2026\/01\/08\/sleeping-pills-for-sleep-apnea\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Sleeping Pills Relieve My Sleep Apnea Symptoms?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you struggle to sleep throughout the night? Are you constantly exhausted throughout the day? Do you lack focus when you are trying to get work done? You might think that taking a sleeping pill could be an easy solution to help you get the rest you need to thrive during the day. However, when you have sleep apnea, it can actually have the opposite effect. Read on to learn about why sleeping pills aren\u2019t the best solution when you have sleep apnea<\/a> and what you should do instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Sleep Apnea?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder that affects an estimated 20 million Americans. People with this condition have repetitive pauses in their breathing throughout the night. These can last anywhere from 10 seconds or longer and can occur hundreds of times throughout the night. This condition also increases your risk of serious health issues, like high blood pressure, heart attacks, strokes, and more. Here are some of the most common symptoms of sleep apnea to keep in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n