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Is it dangerous to mix prescription sleep aids with alcohol?
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Yes: Alcohol is not a good method of getting to sleep, but at 35 you should have no problem with sleep. The commonest cause is poor diet and especially the sugar, sweeteners and etc.
Answered 4/15/2013
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