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Can Canadian OTC Sleeping Pills Be Deadly?
Hello, My mother had a recent stroke and was told to use over OTC sleeping pills for her insomnia. Sometimes she forgets if shes taken her pills so im careful not to leave anything dangerous laying around. Can Canadian OTC sleeping pills be deadly? What amount is safe? patient weight about 200lbs
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Hi,
Yes, they can be. Studies suggests that the use of sleeping pills greatly increases the risk of serious heart problems and may be death. Sleeping pills in overdose can cause an exacerbated cardio respiratory depression.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
Yes, they can be. Studies suggests that the use of sleeping pills greatly increases the risk of serious heart problems and may be death. Sleeping pills in overdose can cause an exacerbated cardio respiratory depression.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family Physician
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