[{"selector":"#anim-b42247a5-3453-4286-95e6-8ecb04cfd807","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":200,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f218ffc0-73f1-4fe8-affd-531739731026","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 194.77818%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":200,"duration":1400,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] An Overview of 7 Classes of Sleep-Disrupting Drugs

Alpha-blockers

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Beta-blockers

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Corticosteroids

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SSRI antidepressants

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ACE inhibitors

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Angiotensin II-receptor blockers

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Anticholinesterase agents

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Stories

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Alpha-blockers

Beta-blockers

Corticosteroids

SSRI antidepressants

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ACE inhibitors

Angiotensin II-receptor blockers

Anticholinesterase agents

Stories

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