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Which is a good medicine for sleep?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

There are many to : Choose from. I will share information about one herbal/ supplement that you can buy over the counter. Melatonin can be effective for sleep without causing drowsiness the next morning. It tends not to distort sleep architecture.

Answered 12/14/2013

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