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A 55-year-old female asked:
Can i take an over the counter sleep aid the night before surgery?
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Dr. Ken Levinanswered
Radiology 46 years experience
Probably not: It is not a good idea to take a sedative medication without discussing it first with the anesthesiologist performing your anesthesia.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Which over-the-counter night time sleep aid should I use?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
The choice is yours.: I will make some natural remedy suggestions: valerian root, chamomile and melatonin. If those aren't available to you - benardryl is easy to get. Make sure you are using excellent sleep hygiene. Retire ; rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark ; cool ; use only for sex ; sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs ; no alcohol or tobacco >.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler commented
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Provided original answer
w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized & finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, Chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath or lavender scent.
Dec 7, 2013
Wilmington, NC
A 65-year-old female asked:
Can i take tazadone and a over-the-counter sleep aid?
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Dr. Marybeth Lambeanswered
Travel Medicine 47 years experience
Would not advise: Trazodone dose is normally adjusted to improve sleep; adding a separate sleep aid makes it difficult to figure out when you have achieved the best dose of trazodone for your condition. You & your doctor will work together toward three obectives with dosing.Trazodone should help you
1 fall asleep quickly
2. Remain asleep all night
3.Not leave you groggy in the morning.
See your doctor if needed.
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Last updated Aug 22, 2018
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