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I'm scheduled for blood work tomorrow, so i have to fast tonight. i'm wondering if it's ok to take a sleeping pill before bed?
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Safest is: ask them: Call the lab/hospital and ask or if you're too late, see if you really need it - don't take it if not necessary. Lastly - if you do take one - describe exactly what it is and when you took it (with water only) before they do the tests. Best wishes.
Answered 9/22/2014
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