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AnGeL
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AnGeL asked in HealthOther - Health · 1 decade ago

Is it safe to take my Simply Sleep [sleep pills] after having a couple beers?

I just had a couple beers and I'm wondering if it's safe to take my sleeping pills?

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  • 1 decade ago
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    No it is not safe. Alcohol is a depressant as well as sleeping pills whether the are prescription pills or over the counter pills such as Simply Sleep is. Too many depressants in your system at one time can cause respiratory problems...you could stop breathing, your heart could be affected and you could actually induce yourself into a coma because you could fall into too deep of a sleep. I would defiantly advise against combining a few beers and sleeping pills. It could have very adverse effects. If you truly can't sleep try some warm milk or tea before you mix alcohol and OTC (over the counter) sleeping pills. The warm tea or milk may be enough to relax you and let you have a good nights sleep. Good Luck...as a last resort you could count sheep! Insomnia sucks so I hope you can count some ZZZZ's tonight!

    Source(s): I'm a drug counselor and have been educated extensivley on the effects of too many depressants in ones system at one time. Also, I just saw a comercial for Simply Sleep on TV while I was typing (really...what timing!) this and they say not to mix the pills with alcohol.
  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Check the bottle or box, whatever your pills came in. I don't really recommend using medication after using alcohol, but maybe you can. I advise that you don't for at least 2-4 hours.

  • 1 decade ago

    I took an ambien after one mixed drink and I won't ever do that again, I fell and ripped open my back in the middle of the night as I was getting up to use the bathroom. I would not suggest it.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You should never mix alcohol and drugs of any sort. They tend to exacibate the effects

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  • 1 decade ago

    i take those same pills i would wait a few hours before taking them

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    NEVER EVER mix beer and medicine, it can kill EVEN in small amounts.

  • 520
    Lv 4
    1 decade ago

    Do not mix the two

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    i wouldnt try it if i were you.

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