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I woke up at 2 pm today and i have a sleep study at 7 pm at the hospital. i usually go to bed late, what do i do?! and will a sleep pill affect result

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Dr. Syed H. Sajid answered

Specializes in General Adult Psychiatry; Child & Adolescent Psychiatry ( 1 yr. Fellowship), sees all types of patients for Medication Management from ages 6-99yo

Sleep Study rules: For a sleep study or polysomnograph, patients are usually asked to report at 8pm. Sleep studies are usually overnight study. Patient should not take a nap during the daytime on the day of sleep study. Sleeping pills or sleep aids are not allowed. Patients, usually are able to leave by 6:30 to 7:00 am. Thanks.

Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

I woke up at 2 pm today and i have a sleep study at 7 pm at the hospital. i usually go to bed late, what do i do?! and will a sleep pill affect result

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Dr. Syed H. Sajid answered

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