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What to do if i hallucinate sometimes when i'm going to sleep?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Sleep Medicine: evaluation. Hypnagogic hallucinations occurring at the onset of sleep can be associated with sleep disorders like narcolepsy. A sleep medicine consult can assist you. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Answered 12/1/2014

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