Posted by PaintItBlack on August 28, 2001, at 5:56:14
In reply to benadryl for sleep?, posted by L.Marie on August 27, 2001, at 21:49:06
> I recently started taking an increased dose of zoloft, and I've had a terrible time sleeping. I'm able to fall asleep, but it's not a restful sleep. Every morning my bed looks like a wild animal slept on it (sheets, pillows, blankets everywhere). My p-doc recommended trying Benadryl (before trying anything stronger) but I'm currently taking 24 hour Zyrtec(for allergies) and it's seems redundant to take two antihistamines. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Benadryl puts me to sleep even when I take it during the day for allergies. I have on occasion, when not on meds, used it to help fall asleep.
I'm not positive about this, but I think the active ingredient in Benedryl is what gets added to Tylenol PM to help you sleep. It almost certainly adds less chemical crap to our bodies than prescription meds I've used.
I think it make senses to at least try one or two Benedryl to see if it helps you sleep. A night or two ought to give you the answer.
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