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Does antibiotics make you sleepy?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Should not: There are many different antibiotics, and without being specific about which one you are taking it is difficult to be absolutely sure, but sleepiness is not a general side-effect.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/25/2012

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