After the war, Samuel Adams used his revolutionary credentials to secure positions in the new government. He served a term as senator in the 1780s and as governor in the 1790s, but he was no longer the commanding figure he had once been. He led a quiet life until his death at age 81.
One very serious risk with regard to taking muscle relaxers is that they can impair your thinking and functioning, due to their sedative effect. It is common to feel drowsy as a result of taking these, as well as lightheaded, unsteady on your feet or less alert than normal.
Some people will deny sleepiness but feel fatigued. Other symptoms are snoring, snorting, and gasping sounds when you sleep -- often first noticed by a sleeping partner. Restless or unrefreshing sleep is also typical, as are headaches in the morning.Narcolepsy. Excessive sleepiness during the day, alleviated by naps, can be a symptom of narcolepsy. You think your sleep problems may be related to an underlying condition, such as depression or heart failure. 2  You snore loudly or make snorting or gasping noises while you sleep -- or your partner observes these things while you're asleep. 3  You fall asleep doing normal activities, such as talking or driving.