"Sleep disturbances are common during menopause. Poor sleep at night can lead to difficult, irritable days. Women may find they have even less ability to concentrate after a poor night’s sleep.3,5,6 Use of prescribed sleep and sedative medications will eliminate these problems in menopausal women. However, these medications also have significant side effects, including dry mouth, daytime drowsiness, and depression. Tolerance and addiction to these drugs may also occur.27"