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Article: Sleep Aids Study Urged
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- Chicago Sun-Times
- Article date:
- March 19, 1995
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Although over-the-counter sleep aids are being used in increasing
numbers, little objective research has been done to determine their
long-term effects, according to a Pennsylvania State University
research team.
Between 1987 and 1993, sales of these sleep aids increased from
an estimated $56 million to $73 million, said Janine L. Pillitteri, a
doctoral student in the Biobehavioral Health Program at Penn State in
University Park.
"Despite the increased popularity, however, OTC sleep aids, such
as Nytol, Sominex and Unisom have received little attention since
they were ...