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