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Good day dr, i just would like to know if you can suggest any sleeping aid that could help me stay asleep. i fell asleep easy, struggle to stay asleep?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sleep: Have you tried Benadryl or Melatonin. Various sleep aids. Ambien is one of he more popular sleeping medication. Also elavil is a common medicine to try for sleep.

Answered 11/17/2017

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