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A member asked:

Not every night, but most i take a tylenol (acetaminophen) 3 to help me sleep. just one. unhealthy?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Probably: If you are taking a narcotic every night then there is a problem. You should have a really good discussion with your doctor about why you need Codeine every night to go to sleep. Something might need more attention.

Dr Villaplana and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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