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If i wake up at say 4am and take medicine, and then go back to bed and get up maybe 2 hours later. would that make what i took less effective than if i had stayed awake. because i have done that and it always seems to make it less effective?
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You don't mention what you're being treated for or what medication you're taking or why you have to take a dose at 4AM. Nevertheless I doubt there would be more efficacy if you stayed awake instead of going back to sleep.
Answered 6/21/2021
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