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How many sleeping pills can i take while drinking?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

I would NOT: Take any sleeping pills with alcohol.

Dr Hoepfner agreed

Answered 10/4/2013

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Zero: Do not experiment doing that. It is dangerous.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 10/11/2014

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