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A member asked:
If i take sleep aids at night but still don't fall asleep, will the sleep aid kick in later in the day or does it just run through your system anyway?
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Most likely the: Sleep aid you are taking just isn't effective for you. It is not likely to make you fall asleep the next day. However sleep deprivation and exhaustion could cause you to fall asleep. Sleep hygiene is very important. If the insomnia you are experiencing is chronic, please see your family physician for evaluation. A sleep specialty consultation may be necessary.
Answered 7/15/2013
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