Is it okay to take a sleep aid every night?
I've been having trouble sleeping and over-the-counter sleep aids help me fall asleep. But I've been using them most nights for a couple of months now. Is it safe to take sleep aids every night? Can you become dependent on them? Should I be trying to fix the sleep problem a different way?
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I'd get a second opinion if something doesn't sit right with you. Doctors are human and they make mistakes too. Nobody knows your own body better than you do. If your gut says something is wrong, keep pushing until you get answers.
Talk to a pharmacist — they're an underrated resource and they're free to talk to. They know a ton about medications and interactions and can tell you whether something is worth a doctor visit or whether an over-the-counter remedy will do.
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