Question 1

are sleeping pills dangerous for person with glaucoma?

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It depends.: Open angle glaucoma usually cannot be worsened by typical sleeping remedies. Narrow or closed-angle glaucoma, or phacomorphic glaucoma, can be worsened by these remedies. You should confirm your type of glaucoma with your ophthalmologist.

Question 2

what are reasons why sleeping pills are dangerous for person with glaucoma?

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Depends : If you are diadnosed with open angle glaucoma, the use of sleeping medication should not affect your glaucoma .  If your dianosis includes, or is limited to narrowing of the angles, sleep medications can cause an angle closure attack.  Find out your diagnosis: type of glaucoma-- open angle and narrow angle.

Question 3

what kind of side effects do sleeping pills come with?

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Sleeping pills: It can cause impaired judgement, cognitive deficit, hang over feeling, dependance, certain sleeping pill cause sleep walking, talking, abnormal behavior at night.

Question 4

what are the best sleeping pills to take?

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Commentary: I personally do not like most prescription sleeping pills due to tolerance, next day hung-over sensations and grogginess, and sleep walking risk.  But OTC Melatonin seems safe and effective in many.  Discuss with your doctor.

Question 5

would it be okay to take sleeping pills daily?

Accepted Answer

Probably shouldn't: While many people are dependent on sleeping pills, it's often due to the fact that a physician hasn't taken a thorough history to try to get to the root of the insomnia.  Try and get a referral to a board-certified sleep specialist.  Often times sleeping pills are only masking an underlying problem that, when addressed appropriately, will get rid of the need for the sleeping pills.

Question 6

are there any sleeping pills that are safe to take?

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Many options: It seems to always be a challenge to obtain adequate sleep in this stressful life.  Medicines are sometimes used. Many are considered safe. Use of benedryl, Ambien and Lunesta (eszopiclone) in their standard doses are considered safe. Avoiding excess alcohol and caffeine as well as using natural options like stretching, yoga, and meditation till be your best choices.

Question 7

what will happen if i take 5 tabs of 15mg sleeping pills..?

Accepted Answer

Do not take: Do not take 5 sleeping pills at a time, no matter what the pill is. If you need something stronger for insomnia let your physician know.

Question 8

is it dangerous to take sleeping pills every day?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: Nothing is free of side effects.

Check with your sleep specialist.

Question 9

how many sleeping pills can i take while drinking?

Accepted Answer

I would NOT: Take any sleeping pills with alcohol.

Question 10

how many sleeping pills doi have to take with wine?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Unsafe combination. Use either one, but not both. Depending upon the type of sleeping pill you are taking, alcohol may contribute to serious complications.

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