I've been taking Practin 4mg and now I feel like I'm sleeping all day. Is this going to make me weak or damage my health?

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Dr Kareemulla Shaik

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Taking Practic (4mg) might make you feel sleepy and cause you to sleep for extended periods, but short-term use is unlikely to cause significant weakness or health issues. However, prolonged use or disrupted sleep patterns can lead to fatigue, so its important to manage how and when you use it

Answered 04/07/2025

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