Sleeping pills for insomnia can be dangerous if the prescribed dosage is exceeded, and the exact amount varies depending on the type of drug and the patient’s physical condition. Sleeping pills are prescription drugs and need to be used strictly under the guidance of a doctor, as each person has a different physical condition, different drug resistance and different appropriate dosage. Sleeping pills are psychotropic drugs, if overdose may affect the central nervous system, leading to respiratory depression, and even severe drowsiness, confusion, slow heartbeat and other symptoms, affecting the health, overdose should be promptly seek medical attention. Sleeping pills should be used to avoid misuse, abuse and addiction, long-term continuous use of the drug may produce dependence, long-term use should gradually reduce the dose, should not be suddenly stopped. Sleeping pills may interact with a variety of other drugs, you should consult your doctor, do not use drugs blindly.