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Each night my sleep is disturbed. is there a non prescription safe sedative that i can take each night to get a well rested sleep?
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Yes!: Thanks for your question! There are some good, non-habit forming sleep aids available OTC. Doxylamine is my go to choice.
Answered 4/8/2015
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