How Often Ithaca Has Cold Temperatures. On the coldest winter nights at Ithaca, the thermometer drops to 0 Â°F (-18 Â°C) or even lower. On average, nine nights a year, scattered from December to March, get that cold. Ithaca also averages 49 days a year when the daytime temperature stays below freezing.
Dr. Bill Elliott: Ambien's risks mount for older adults. IT HAS BEEN a rough year for the manufacturers of Ambien, the most commonly prescribed sleeping pill in the country. First, a number of medical studies have suggested that the drug may lead to increased risk of falls and hip fractures in the elderly.
Lorazepam may not be an appropriate drug for older patients. Lorazepam, brand name Ativan, is a type of benzodiazepine prescribed for relief of sleeplessness and excessive anxiety. According to the Beers' Criteria, lorazepam is a potentially inappropriate medication that may cause serious side effects for older adults.