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Can it hurt to take cold medicine to help me fall asleep even though i'm not sick?
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Some people do use: Antihistamines to help with sleep. It can be done. Melatonin ; sleep hygiene are other options. Retire ; rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark ; cool ; use only for sex ; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs ; no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized ; finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm >.
Answered 1/10/2014
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