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For the past nearly 5 months i have had to take either an otc sleep aid or advil (ibuprofen) pm to get a full night sleep. is this harmful?
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Advil (ibuprofen) pm: Chronic use of Advil (ibuprofen) pm may cause stomach ulcer and kidney damage. Melatonin 3 mg daily ir harmless to induce sleep.
Answered 9/25/2016
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