Medication used to aid sleep (sleeping pill). Includes prescription and over-the-counter options; watch for side effects and dependency.
いつも寝つきが悪いので、たまに睡眠薬に頼ることがある。
I often have trouble falling asleep, so I sometimes rely on sleeping pills.
睡眠薬は医師の指示通りに服用し、副作用に注意する必要がある。
Sleeping pills should be taken as directed by a doctor, with attention to side effects.
高齢者は睡眠薬で転倒リスクが高まるため、用法・用量を厳守するべきだ。
Elderly people have a higher risk of falls with sleeping pills, so they should strictly follow dosage instructions.