Is it safe + effective to take Benadryl if I can't get to sleep?!
Question: Is it safe + effective to take Benadryl if I can't get to sleep?
Answers:
Generally, yes, but it can dry your nasal passages out and lead to nosebleeds. Can also be habit forming if you rely on it to get to sleep.
Yes, benadryl works, because it has the same exact medicine in it that many sleeping pills on the market ( over the counter) do,it's called Diphenhydramine. You can even go to the cheaper store brands and buy it,now that you know the name of the Drug in Benadryl. Also Melatonin,Valerian Root,and Tryptophan help,too so look for a pill with all three in it. Warm milk,also helps. Good Luck and Happy Sleeping.
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yes they make them for sleep as well
nurse/pharmacy tech