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Sleeping pills can cause deadly actions, experts warn

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JACKSON, MS (Mississippi News Now) -

It's estimated that Americans will fill about 60 million prescriptions for sleeping pills like Ambien in 2013.

But one study shows even occasional use of sleeping pills can increase your chances of getting in a car crash.

Ambien, one of the most popular, can stay in your system up to 12 hours.

Most side effects are minor. But a less common side effect known as "Complex Sleep Related Behaviors" are cause for concern: those include sleep driving, sleep eating and sleep walking.

Experts say people who take Ambien need to be well aware of these possible side effects since they can be deadly.

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