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Can i take doxylamine for sleep? what dose will be effective?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Doxylamine: 25mg. taken as needed.

Dr Rhoades and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/9/2015

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