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Sleeping pills can and do become addictive. In addition, your
body developing a tolerance after the first couple of weeks.
Also, point that most people are unaware of, is that the pills
usually contain an antihistamine, as in most sinus medications,
and will make your nose, mouth and eyes dry.
Don't take a higher dose than prescribed, or mix with sedatives
or alcohol. If the dosage no longer works, it is best to discontinue
the medication.
It is always best to discuss with your doctor first if you are
having problems sleeping instead of reaching for those pills.
Make sure that you ask when is the best time before bed to take
the medication, the side effects you may get, and report any side
effects that you may be having.
Another drawback is that sleep mediation will stay in your blood
stream, so you may not feel very "refreshed" the following morning.
It can give you a hangover effect.
There has been much debating amongst researchers and medical experts
on the use of sleep induces, or sleeping pills. They do however,
offer some short term help.
There are a lot of other alternatives you can try - don't drink
coffee after dinner, try a relaxing warm bath, don't drink
alcoholic beverages, eat a light dinner at an earlier hour, change
your exercise routines, try natural herb remedies, don't go to bed
worried or mad - relax, it will help.
Read all that you can about sleep inducers, the natural way.
Magazines and newspapers constantly print reports on sleeplessness,
a seemingly growing problem.
If these alternatives don't seem to help, then it may be best to
speak to your physician before reaching for those sleeping pills,
either prescribed, or available over the counter.
This is written as one person's opinion, to show that there are
alternatives. Seek medical advice.
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