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Can I take sleep aid before sleep study?

2022-01-05 17:08:44
I had one sleep study where I become very anxious and was unable to sleep. I have another one scheduled , can I take sleep medicine or will it affect diagnosis? I have OSA or UARS
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Don't take any sleep medicine...

Answered2022-01-06 02:51:14

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If you take sleeping pills,the test will be not conclusive.

Answered2022-01-06 11:15:27

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