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Will sleep medication help alleviate my ear pain? i can't seem to get rid of it.
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Probably not: Long standing and/or severe ear pain should be evaluated. See your primary doctor or local ENT as a first step for treatment. Sleeping medicine will only cover the problem, whatever that may be. Best wishes.
Answered 12/12/2014
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I doubt it: You should see your doctor to figure out why you are having pain in your ears.
Answered 9/10/2013
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