News · 15 March 2026

Expert warns two common sleeping pills linked to increasing deaths

Users of some over-the-counter sleeping pills, often assumed safe, risk serious harm, dependence, and misuse if taken incorrectly. Dipa Kamdar, a Kingston University expert, issued a new warning about promethazine and diphenhydramine. These sedating antihistamines are linked to increasing deaths, and prolonged use can cause tolerance, requiring higher doses and leading to rebound insomnia.

By BriefTea Editorial · 15 March 2026 at 11:43

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