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Sleep aids are meant only for short-term use

Dear Doctor: My doctor offered to prescribe sleeping pills because I’m under a lot of stress at work and am suffering from insomnia. I’m tempted, but the side effects scare me. How often do people sleepwalk or binge-eat or do other activities after taking sleeping pills? I even heard that one woman drove across the country!

Dear Reader: When it comes to having trouble getting a good night’s sleep, …

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