Medications That Can Cause Insomnia

If you have chronic insomnia, sometimes it's due to medications or drug-like substances that you take for other purposes. Here's a list of some of the most common medications that can contribute to insomnia.

• birth control pills
• thyroid medication
• beta blockers like Toprol or labetalol
• antibiotics like Cipro, Avelox, or Levaquin
• antidepressants
• Sudafed
• caffeine
• appetite suppressants
• steroids like prednisone or cortisone
• niacin (vitamin B3)
• ginseng

Sleep Tip: If you have insomnia, check your drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements to make sure they aren't causing insomnia.