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A member asked:

What kind of drugs i can prevent any infectious disease when i`m in the situasion that i can`t get enough sleep.?

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Insomnia: Lack of sleep does not predispose to infections, and prophylaxis is unnecessary and potentially dangerous.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/2/2014

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