Melatonin and Ambien Before Surgery May Improve Sleep, Reduce Pain and Opioid Use After Surgery
October 18, 2026
October 18, 2026
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Anesthesiologists posted the following news release:
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Melatonin and Ambien Before Surgery May Improve Sleep, Reduce Pain and Opioid Use After Surgery
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SAN DIEGO -- Improving sleep before surgery through the use of melatonin or Ambien (zolpidem) may ease presurgical anxiety, reduce pain after surgery, decrease opioid requirements and help patients recover better, according . . .
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Melatonin and Ambien Before Surgery May Improve Sleep, Reduce Pain and Opioid Use After Surgery
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SAN DIEGO -- Improving sleep before surgery through the use of melatonin or Ambien (zolpidem) may ease presurgical anxiety, reduce pain after surgery, decrease opioid requirements and help patients recover better, according . . .