reviewing caffeine use, adjusting bedtime routines, or using short-term treatment only when truly needed.

💊 Medication #4: Tricyclic antidepressants

Older antidepressants, sometimes prescribed for mood, nerve pain, or sleep, may affect heart rhythm in some seniors. They can also cause dizziness, dry mouth, confusion, or low blood pressure when standing.

If you feel lightheaded, notice a racing heartbeat, or feel unusually weak, ask your doctor whether your medication should be reviewed.

💊 Medication #3: Decongestants such as pseudoephedrine

Decongestants can help clear a stuffy nose, but they may also narrow blood vessels