Which class has no morning sedation according to the material?

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Which class has no morning sedation according to the material?

Explanation:
Morning sedation happens when a sleep medication remains active into the next day, slowing wakefulness and impairing daytime function. Non-Benzo Hypnotics are designed to minimize this residual effect. They typically have shorter half-lives and more selective action, so they help you fall asleep without lingering sedation the next morning. That’s why, in the material, this class is described as having little to no morning sedation. In contrast, tricyclics often cause daytime sleepiness due to antihistamine and anticholinergic effects, antipsychotics tend to be sedating because of antihistamine activity, and SSRI/SNRI effects on morning sedation can vary and may include daytime drowsiness.

Morning sedation happens when a sleep medication remains active into the next day, slowing wakefulness and impairing daytime function. Non-Benzo Hypnotics are designed to minimize this residual effect. They typically have shorter half-lives and more selective action, so they help you fall asleep without lingering sedation the next morning. That’s why, in the material, this class is described as having little to no morning sedation. In contrast, tricyclics often cause daytime sleepiness due to antihistamine and anticholinergic effects, antipsychotics tend to be sedating because of antihistamine activity, and SSRI/SNRI effects on morning sedation can vary and may include daytime drowsiness.

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