Sleep is as important as food to a person's wellbeing, it is during sleep that our body repair damages caused by stress and other free radicals. So people who are having trouble getting a goodnight sleep take sleep medicine to solve their problems. Below are the lists of the things to remember when taking sleep medicine.

Things to Remember When Taking Sleep Medicine:

• Sleep medicine is a prescription medicine, make sure to always follow your doctor's direction when taking your sleep medicine. Never use it longer than directed by your doctor. Because sleep medicine can do you more harm if not use properly.

• Some sleep medicine will still carry its effect the following day, so make sure you are more careful when doing activity that requires complete alertness like driving a vehicle.
• If you experience daytime drowsiness when taking sleep medicine, take only the lowest dose possible that will help you sleep at night. Ask your doctor what is the best dose for your case.

• Don't take alcoholic drink if you are taking sleep medicine. Alcohol can increase the side effects of sleep medicine.
• If you are taking sleep medicine, do not take other over the counter medicine without consulting your doctor first. Some medicine can cause drowsiness and therefore should be avoided while taking sleep medicine.
• It is important to know that you may feel that it is harder to fall asleep the first night after you stop taking sleep medicine, it is just because your body is adjusting to sleep without the use of medicine.
• Effect of sleep medicine is quick, make sure to take it when you are ready to go to sleep.

• Sleep medicine must be swallowed as whole (don't crushed or chew it).
• If you notice that you have some peculiar behavior or disturbing thoughts while taking the sleep medicine call your doctor right away.
• Make sure to tell your doctor if you are taking any medication because it may conflict with the sleep medicine he will prescribe.
• Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol. Do not use alcohol while taking sleep medicine.
• If you feel that the sleep medicine is not working for you do not attempt to increase the prescribed dosage without first consulting your doctor.
• If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and you think you need sleep medicine be sure to tell your doctor about your condition and your plan.

Common Side Effects of Taking Sleep Medicine: Headache, Daytime Sleepiness, Dizziness