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How long should you wait to take a sleeping pill after drinking a bottle of beer?
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Depends on amount: Alcohol is a CNS depressant similar to a sleeping pill, i would recommending waiting 12 hours or longer before taking a muscle relaxant after drinking alcohol.
Answered 12/18/2019
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