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Does Alcohol Consumption Affect The Sleep Cycle?

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Posted on Tue, 15 Mar 2016
Question: I sleep at 11pm and wake up at 3am only 4hrs sleeping after that Iam not able to sleep l take 1litre beer before going to bed does this beer effecting my sleep? My friend suggested to take restyl 0.25mg please advice me doctor
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (16 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cut down alcohol.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
welcome to HCM.
I understand your concerns.

Yes, alcohol does affect your sleep cycle and sleep. It can cause insomnia.

In my opinion, you should avoid alcohol after evening 5PM.

Take a hot shower with lavender based perfume, brisk walk for 10 min before you sleep. Have food 2 hour before sleep. Maintain sleep hygiene and sleep timings.

I do not recommend restyl at this time.


Hope this helps you.
Feel free to ask further.

Thanks.
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Does Alcohol Consumption Affect The Sleep Cycle?

Brief Answer: Cut down alcohol. Detailed Answer: Hello welcome to HCM. I understand your concerns. Yes, alcohol does affect your sleep cycle and sleep. It can cause insomnia. In my opinion, you should avoid alcohol after evening 5PM. Take a hot shower with lavender based perfume, brisk walk for 10 min before you sleep. Have food 2 hour before sleep. Maintain sleep hygiene and sleep timings. I do not recommend restyl at this time. Hope this helps you. Feel free to ask further. Thanks.