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on 2/21/2006 Reading can be very relaxing before going to sleep, depending on the material. But you should never read with dim lighting. It strains your eyes and it may leave you feeling more tense, since your eyes have to search harder and focus more on a dim image, which could give you a headache. If you are going to read, I suggest a good book-light, since they are small enough not to disturb you and bright enough to let your eyes read comfortably.
on 11/22/2005 Instead of taking two pills, just take one. Or, if the pills can be broken, take half instead of a whole. Be sure to call your pharmacist before breaking pills unless the bottle specifically says that you can break them (some even specifically say that you should not break or cut the pills). By reducing the dosage slowly, your body still gets some effect of the sleeping pill, but you aren't relying on it 100%.After a few days at a reduced dosage, stop taking it or reduce the dosage again.
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