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What is the minimum amount of sleep per night to avoid symptoms of fatigue?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

6 to 8': 6 to 8 hours for most adults. If i don't get at least 8 hours - i don't function so well.

Answered 4/19/2013

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