Dr. Barry Dworkin

An antipsychotic medication quetiapine used off-label as a sleep aid can affect sleep quality and concentration in untreated sleep apnea patients.

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 23, 2026

Source:
A Commonly Used Sleep Aid May Have a Dangerous Side Effect

Reference:
Quetiapine modestly improves sleep and breathing but impairs next day performance in people with OSA and difficulty maintaining sleep: A randomized controlled trial

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