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Is it okay to take tylenol (acetaminophen) pm every nite in order to go to sleep?

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Dr. William Newton answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Yes: The sedative is an antihistamine and is non habit forming.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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