12year old and sleep aid from dollar store?!


Question: 12year old and sleep aid from dollar store?
I bought some sleep aid from the dollar store the box says

Assured
Maximum strength
sleep aid
diphenhydramine HCL
50mg each

the box says i can take them but
im wondering about if sleeping pills have side effects
and would my mom notice them?
and just everything about it and what could happen please

Answers:

If it really diphenhydramine HCL, then it is a common sleep aid. The same ingredient is sold as Benadryl, and antihistamine.

It might make you sleep through your alarm.

It might also make your heart pound. If it does, I wouldn't suggest you keep using it, but you will be fine one time.



Dollar sore? See if they are expired by any chance....Please talk to an adult before you take any pills. Sleep aid do have side effects. No pills are safe for the liver, and your is still growing. You will get drowsy, dizzy, possibly nauseated. Your mom does not know that you cannot sleep? Why can't sleep hun? Too much caffeine? Too much on your mind? Maybe it is hormonal? Again, please try to have a discussion about taking pills with an adult that you trust. I have trouble sleeping too, but I am 41 year old worried mother, with life full of bills and problems. You are 12, you must have less than me to worry about, I still stay away from sleep aid, unless its a natural, relaxing chamomile tea.
Best wishes. Hope you catch some sweet dreams soon.



This drug is used for allergies and as a sleep aid. 50mg is the max dose so don't take more then one. You should be ready to sleep in 5 hours or less after you take one. Since your 12 break the tablet in half and just use half (25 mg).



I am very sorry to hear about your sleeping problem. However, you should NEVER take a sleep aid without talking to a doctor. Please ask your mom to take you to the doctor to talk about this problem. Good luck!



No, because 12 year olds would not be able to buy something with severe side affects.



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