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10-20-2010, 05:14 PM
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I've heard of non-rx allergy or cold medications being used as sleep aids - can you recommend any that have worked?
I've tried non-rx sleep aids like Sominex and they were horrible - felt totally tired the entire next day.
I actually use Ambien but sometimes I have to go to the doctor to get a new rx. It might be easier if I found a non-rx thing that will do the trick.
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10-20-2010, 06:19 PM
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Most of the OTC sleep aids have the same ingredient as Benadryl. It leaves me bleary the next day. I'd recommend you try melatonin, a small dose about 90 minutes before you want to go to sleep. It's a natural sleep aid.
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10-20-2010, 06:31 PM
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Location: Mostly in my head
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Benadryl is really good at making me drowsy. if you take a small dose it might work w/o making you groggy the next day.
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10-20-2010, 06:45 PM
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Location: Alexandria, VA
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If you don't have allergy issues, I don't really think it's appropriate to take something for that to try to help you sleep.
I'm not unsympathetic, I haven't slept well in so many yrs. I've lost count. My thinking is: why take drugs that are unnecessary? Have you tried Melatonin?
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10-20-2010, 07:59 PM
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Location: Barrington, IL area
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I use Benadryl. In combination with my prescription allergy meds, as well as another med I'm on, the sleepiness as a side effect is increased greatly. Probably not safe, but it works.
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10-21-2010, 05:07 PM
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Location: Portland, Oregon
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Nyquil always worked for me.
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10-22-2010, 12:35 AM
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Location: ATL suburb
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Benadryl works for me, but not for my husband. Try the lowest dose first. Some people find that they are a bit groggy the next day, though, I've never had that problem.
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10-22-2010, 01:46 PM
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I take Benadryl when I feel like I need a good night's sleep and it works well. It's the same thing as the sleep ingredient in Advil PM.
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10-22-2010, 09:08 PM
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Location: God's Country
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Anything that says may cause drowsiness keeps me wide awake   |
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