Team finds a medication that can partially mitigate severity of sleep apnea. October 11, 2022October 14, 2022Dr. Barry Dworkin Medical Mythbusting Commentary for October 11, 2022 [display_podcast] Source:Team finds a promising medication for sleep apnea Reference:The norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor reboxetine alone reduces obstructive sleep apnea severity: a double blind, placebo controlled, randomized, cross-over trial Related posts: New device may help treat sleep apnea Lack-of-sleep study does not state that you will become “functionally” drunk despite the headlines Merits of good quality sleep acknowledged but this study cannot demonstrate a causal link Using melatonin for sleep is on the rise, study says, despite potential health harms | CTV News. Quality control is poor and contaminants noted in some products. Little evidence that long-term use confers a benefit.