What happens if I take a sleeping aid for too long?
What happens if I take a sleeping aid for too long?
Sleep aids are not intended for long-term use; when you take them for too long, you can become dependent or develop a tolerance that makes you take more. Watch as Nina Singh Radcliff, MD, explains why sleep aids should only be taken short-term.
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