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Do you know how to get sleeping pills for children?

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I never recommend it: Kids are often groggy after a dose of benedryl, which is the main component of otc sleep aids. Beyond that, I do not recommend or ever prescribe sleeping pills for kids.If they have a sleeping disorder, they should be properly evaluated and the origin of their problems solved.

Dr Craig agreed

Answered 4/12/2014

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