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I have a ccie exam, which is of 8 hours. can i take sleeping pill in the night before exam at about 7 pm to give maximum output in exam?
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Unwise: Taking a sedative the night before an important test may make the brain less able to function at its peak during the test. I think this would be a very unwise move.
Answered 3/21/2014
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