It may be inappropriate to use a sleeping medication to treat insomnia because
a. medication withdrawal symptoms can result in more insomnia.
b. tolerance to sleeping medication leads to withdrawal symptoms.
c. the use of a sleeping medication may cause daytime grogginess.
d. insomniacs underestimate the amount of time they actually sleep.
e. alcohol renders sleeping pills ineffective.
Answer: c. the use of a sleeping medication may cause daytime grogginess.
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