A member asked:

If i take sleeping pills just one night so i can get up early for a trip, will it give side effects such as constipation? thats my main worry

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Probably not.: As long as you follow the directions on the bottle, most of the common sleeping pills do not usually cause constipation. I would not go outside the recommended dosage ranges, and I would not use them more than a day or two in a row. Good luck.

Dr Harrison agreed

Answered 7/14/2015

2.6k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

If i take sleeping pills just one night so i can get up early for a trip, will it give side effects such as constipation? thats my main worry

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Dr Harrison agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Good day. My LO was born 24/40 on 28 April 2018. Seems to be suffering severely with cramps of some sort, he is not constipated. He will wake up from a deep sleep writhing in pain and screaming blue murder. What can I give him?

A member asked:

Been taking simply sleep (1 tablet) for 6 yrs. Am constipated but have tried traditional cures. Have now stopped pills. How long should it rectify?

A member asked:

Hi I am 16 year's old I have been constipated for 3 days know it really hurts I cant get no sleep I only have up to 3hours a day what should I do?

A member asked:

Hi Dr, I have a 10 Days old baby. He is breast fed and also takes formula. He last pooped yesterday in the morning and struggled to sleeping lastnight. At this point Im starting to think that he is constipated. Please assist ?

A member asked:

Wgt gain, insomnia (can't fall asleep/ wake up early) & constipation for about 1 yr. Are these related? What test should I ask my dr. To do?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I have to be up at 4am for a road trip next week. Is it bad to take sleeping pills early the night before to get full rest? Side effects?

I took a number of pills last month. this month I'm having numbness in hands when sleeping. I had one red stool but others were fine. little constipation. What could be wrong? the numbness goes away after waking. also had covid?

I'm preganant and I'm having problems pooping it's so bad I can't sleep at night, What is the best magnesium to get for constipation?

Every now n then i hv problem of constipation.Also happen if i sleep late or wake up early sometimes. is zantac (ranitidine) effective for that ?y is it with me?

I have chronic constipation. After straining, I now feel bruised inside my anal canal. It hurts to sit, but it isn't relieved with laying down either. It just feels to be getting worse as the day goes through. I can't even get sleep because of the thr

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?