Can I take sleep aid before sleep study?

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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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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar

Pulmonologist 46 yrs exp Hyderabad

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

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Dr. K Prashanth Kumar Pulmonologist 13 yrs exp Hyderabad Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. K Prashanth Kumar

Pulmonologist 13 yrs exp Hyderabad

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Don't take any sleep medicine...