You should never take medication that is not prescribed for you, including sleep aids, because doctors determine dosages based on individual factors. Watch Nina Singh Radcliff, MD, explain the dangers of taking medication that isn't yours.
Nina Singh Radcliff, MD, is an anesthesiologist. She has authored, published and edited over 100 medical textbook chapters and journal articles, reviews and opinions. She is also the editor-in-chief of “The 5 Minute Anesthesia Consult.”
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