| Source | Fox Chicago |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 23, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 23, 2026, 1:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/sleep-aids-surgery-may-lower-risk-long-term-opioid-use-study-finds |
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#### The Brief
* * A review of 16 studies found that taking melatonin or Ambien before surgery may be linked to less anxiety, pain, inflammation and opioid use during early recovery.
* Researchers examine...