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Jul 25, 2008 at 06:02 PM
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It says NON HABIT FORMING... but
I started taking just 1 or 2 pills a night to put me to sleep each night, but now I take 4, 5, 6 a night just to put me to sleep, and when I dont take them, I literally CAN NOT sleep. Is this an addiction? |
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Jul 25, 2008 at 09:11 PM
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It could be considered an addiction. Or just a bad habit that you really should avoid. I Googled it, and the Tylenol website that going over the recommended daily dose (2 pills) could result in liver damage.
 Have you talked to a doctor about this? Perhaps getting a prescription for a sleeping aid would be better for you in the long run, since most OTC (over the counter) pills aren't usually for extended use unless under the direction of a physician. __________________ 
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Jul 25, 2008 at 09:16 PM
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Your body can develop tolerance to just about any drug, and tolerance (needing more to get the same effect) can be a sign of addiction. I'd suggest talking to your dr. about it.
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Jul 26, 2008 at 01:12 PM
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I used to take so much tylenol that I could take it during the day and not feel sleepy. As split image says your body can develop a tolerance for just about any drug so if I were you I would be careful. Talk to your doctor about a sleep aid, but also be careful with those because they too can be habit forming.
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Aug 04, 2008 at 03:20 PM
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if you're like me anything can be habit-forming
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