Will Benadryl Help Me Sleep- 969 Questions Answered

I, a male of 19 years, take Benadryl nightly as a sleep aid. Is anything wrong with this?

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Dr. S S Tanwar Homoeopath | Gurgaon

YES, it's totally unsafe to use irrelevant medication, every Medicine has two aspects - one is helpful in curing the cause of illness and other is undesired adverse effects. Sleeping effect of Benadry ... Read More

My 16 momth old had a runny nose. I actually grabbed the wrong syringe and gave her 7 mL of Children's Benadryl she's 23 lb should I be concerned this was about 30 minutes ago she still awake

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Dr. M.L.Kothari Pediatrician | Jaipur

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What is the benadryl tablet alternative since we do not get those in India. I have bad allergy and eczema and I've not been sleeping at all due to congestion. Any hydroxyzine hydrochloride tablets that will help calm down my itching and nerves, also do I need prescriptions for the medicines?

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Dr. Mary Rini George General Practitioner | Chennai

I would like to ask you few more questions before giving you prescription. consult with me on practo. ... Read More

Took 200 mg of Benadryl now I am not gettin erections and as much blood flow to that area.Has been 2-3 days since I’ve taken it. Will it get back to normal once all of the Benadryl is out of system.

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Dr. Danish Khan General Physician | Bangalore

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My daughter who is 4 months pregnant is having severe cough and cold, can she take benadryl syrup? Will it have any adverse effect on baby ?

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Dr. K Supriya Gynecologist | Bhilai

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What will happen if we sleep for only 5hrs daily? What are the problems that can come? Is benadryl safe to take to get sleep?

Asked for Male, 36 Years 89 Views v

Dr. Akshit Mahajan Psychiatrist | Ludhiana

Chat online for proper sleep hygiene ... Read More

CAn I take Benadryl for cough and cold?o have some sneezing as well.

Asked for Male, 33 Years 148 Views v

Dr. Vijayalaxmi Shende Family and Community Medicine Specialist | Pune

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If I am allergic to liquid Benadryl, is it okay to take the over the counter Benadryl Antihistamine Allergy Tablets?

Asked for Male, 46 Years 95 Views v

Dr. Rajesh Jain Consultant Physician | Jalgaon

Please Consult nearby physician in person For allergies, you can take antihistamines, steroids etc But I will advice you to have complete clinical examination at nearby physician ... Read More

Have Cough since last 3 days becoming heavy day by day, used Benadryl syrup but no change, any suggestions.

Asked for Male, 29 Years 131 Views v

Dr. Kaushik Sutradhar ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Bangalore

Hello Benadryl is an antihistamine, that means it's effective if you have allergic cough which is dry and with minimal to moderate mucus production. It is not indicated in productive cough which has ... Read More

Without asking doctor one of my known person has taken Benadryl for cough during her pregnancy. Is it safe to take? If it is taken what would be the problem?

Asked for Female, 27 Years 194 Views v

Dr. Harshad Kavad General Physician | Surat

It's safe in pregnancy...but if possible try to avoid it in first trimester of pregnancy ... Read More

I am having sleeping problem since last month .I live in a rented house . I face difficulty in sleeping before 2am. But I sleep before 10am at my home . 6 hour sleep is enough for me . I have no other problem . I do exercise daily . How do I know if I have insomania or any other problem .

Asked for Male, 33 Years 55 Views v

Boorgula Meher Thej Neurosurgeon | Sangareddy

I dont think you have any medical problem, try to get adjusted to your rented house. Try routine methods like avoiding naps during day time, avoiding caffeine at night time. Avoid screen atleast 1 hou ... Read More

How can I sleep, I sleep very less and sometimes don't sleep at all It's not like I have any tension or anything like that I just keep thinking about anything, one thing after another At least tell me what kind of doctor is sleep doctor I tried to search here but could not understand which category to select

Asked for Male, 32 Years 291 Views v

Dr. Vinit Sanjeev Neuropsychiatrist | New Delhi

Psychiatrist are sleep doctor. You need to follow sleep hygiene and if needed (after detailed history)medication for few days. ... Read More

Earlier i never had any sleep related problem i have taken nexito 10 for approx 10 months during that ans before that i am able to sleep for consistent 9-10 hours sleep but right now barely i sleep for 5-6 hours and wakeup in morning without any reason 1 more reason my room is very humid and i have coller but still my body does't want to sleep even

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Dr. Shailaja Bandla Psychiatrist | Vijayawada

Hi.. you will need further evaluation for the same. Escitalopram is an antidepressant, as such it doesn't cause sleep and in some people it may cause insomnia. ... Read More

I have trouble sleeping at night... M afraid of don't know what.. please someone help me... i want to sleep peacefully

Asked for Male, 34 Years 74 Views v

Ms. Simran Shah Child Behavior Therapist | Pune

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Hello, Disturbed sleep or unable to sleep can be a result of various causes like if you have any recurring thoughts, whether you are taking any medications, your routine, etc...more Detailed informati ... Read More

Hello doctor Yesterday i slept in evening from 3pm to 5.30pm after that whole night i was sleepless and didn't sleep only yesterday today also i tried sleeping but sleep is not there, please tell me what should i do.

Asked for Male, 20 Years 63 Views v

Dr. M.S. Jagadeesan Biological Psychiatrist | Chennai

It happens to many and is normal. Next time avoid noon naps. People with sleeping difficult at night should avoid noon naps. ... Read More

I was caught in a drunk and drive case last night. But the point is, i did not have any alcohol at all. In spite of not having any alcohol, the alcometer showed 58mg/100ml alcohol, which is false. I had mild throat irritation and cough, so i had 10ml of benadryl 1-1-1 and i had the night dose 30 minutes before being caught in drunk and drive. Can b

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I am not able to sleep properly. It's been 4 days. I tried to sleep early but not getting sleep. Even if I get sleep I am getting awake in midnight and post that not able to sleep. I am trying so hard to sleep. What should I do ?

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Dr. Manoj Kumar General Physician | Dehradun

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Need few more details Kindly consult ... Read More

Why do i sleep alot and if unable to wakeup after 7 hr of sleep also Why suddenly my body requires alot of sleep Why do i feel sleepy after sleeping for 8 hrs

Asked for Female, 22 Years 43 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ... Read More

I cant sleep I take fluoxetine and ox carbamazepine in the morning Clonazepam plus propanolol at night I just cant sleep at all I am sleepy during day but if i try to sleep i feel uncomfortable and my legs would fidget and i would want to get up and scream

Asked for Female, 22 Years 60 Views v

Dr. Kamal Kishore Verma Psychiatrist | Agra

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Consult immediately madam ... Read More

I can't get proper sleep in the night. It is very hard for me to fall asleep so I do time pass and sleep around 2/3 am and that makes my next day unproductive and lazy. My exams are coming so I need to sleep early and want to wake up in the early morning. So can u suggest any medicine that will help me for good sleep? There is any on-counter sleep

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Dr. Priyanka Solanki General Practitioner | Balaghat

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Kindly consult. I will not suggest you to take over the counter medicine before your exams. ... Read More

"I have a sleep problem. My doctor prescribed Dayvigo. When I take it before dinner, I feel sleepy and can sleep, but as soon as I have dinner, I feel fresh and struggle to sleep. If I take Dayvigo after dinner, it doesn't help me sleep. I have to take it after 5 hours of dinner. Can someone please provide a solution, and why is this happening?"

Asked for Male, 26 Years 73 Views v

Dr. Humayun General Physician | Anantnag

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Got your concern bro... Need some further information on your concern to help you. ... Read More

My 12 year old son has recently been facing trouble falling asleep ..he breaths very heavily while sleeping also changes his position a lot while sleeping and gets up frequently during sleep time ...this is happening since a month or so ...what should I do to help him sleep better ...also for ur information he is 12.5 years old going through puber

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Dr. Kohena Roy Pulmonologist | Kolkata

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Need to know his body weight. Do an online consultation. ... Read More

I'm not being able to have a proper night's sleep for many years now. Have recently started taking Clonatril and Pexep for my panic attacks. Those symptoms have reduced, but it's not helping with my sleep. Hence I always feel tired and overwhelmed. Can you please help me.

Asked for Male, 41 Years 46 Views v

Dr. Abdul Rasheed General Physician | Bangalore

Try to get sleep without any sleep meditation which will have adverse effects on body systems ,your day to day work etc.Ideally you should consider some sort physical activities daily ,avoid coffee ,t ... Read More

A month old baby she is a side sleeper she sleeps so comfortable in side ways is it safe to let her sleep in that way??

Asked for Female, 28 Years 39 Views v

Dr. Sudheer Beemarapu Pediatrician | Ongole

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Ya But change positions ... Read More

My daughter is of about 18 months. But she sleeps very less only about 5-6 hours in a day. Please suggest.

Asked for Male, 33 Years 57 Views v

Dr. Himani Negi Homoeopath | Chennai

Hi Practo user a homoeopathic treatment will give her best results naturally You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment guidance ... Read More

Why does Clonazepam and Propranolol keep me awake at night? And then no matter how hard you try, you cannot sleep. Which medicine should I take along with it so that I do not have sleep problems?

Asked for Male, 26 Years 76 Views v

Dr. M.S. Jagadeesan Biological Psychiatrist | Chennai

Propranolol can cause insomnia. Clonazepam is also advisable for Short term use for insomnia. On a longer run it can cause tolerance And harmful effects. Consult an astute psychiatrist for your sleep ... Read More

I am not able to get enough sleep from 20 days even if i get sleep it os not sound sleep my under eyes have gone dark else every thing is fyn with my body no pain no nothing

Asked for Female, 27 Years 52 Views v

Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

From the last 2 days i am not able sleep properly, my sleep gets disturbed and i am unable to sleep again. I don't know, what is happening. This is the first time it is happening to me. Otherwise i had a good sleep everyday.

Asked for Male, 26 Years 49 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven ze ... Read More

I have no backpain or any other specific problem , but for last one year i can not fall in sleeping when i am on back side in bed , So what can be a reason ? I mean i fall only in sleeping when i am on right or Left side in bed . but i can not sleep on back side .

Asked for Female, 19 Years 45 Views v

Dr. Manisha.M ENT/ Otorhinolaryngologist | Hyderabad

No need to worry about it. ... Read More

Hi doctor.. I have only 6hours sleep daily.. And wherever I felt tension on that day I can't sleep whole night.. And whenever I got fever or weakness my sleep gone for 10 days..when I tries to sleep my body moves without my permission.. Doctors suggest tension tablets, and strength injections.. How to solve my problem please help me

Asked for Female, 29 Years 31 Views v

Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

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I, a male of 19 years, take Benadryl nightly as a sleep aid. Is anything wrong with this?

My 16 momth old had a runny nose. I actually grabbed the wrong syringe and gave her 7 mL of Children's Benadryl she's 23 lb should I be concerned this was about 30 minutes ago she still awake

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What is the benadryl tablet alternative since we do not get those in India. I have bad allergy and eczema and I've not been sleeping at all due to congestion. Any hydroxyzine hydrochloride tablets that will help calm down my itching and nerves, also do I need prescriptions for the medicines?

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I am having sleeping problem since last month .I live in a rented house . I face difficulty in sleeping before 2am. But I sleep before 10am at my home . 6 hour sleep is enough for me . I have no other problem . I do exercise daily . How do I know if I have insomania or any other problem .

I have trouble sleeping at night... M afraid of don't know what.. please someone help me... i want to sleep peacefully

Hello doctor Yesterday i slept in evening from 3pm to 5.30pm after that whole night i was sleepless and didn't sleep only yesterday today also i tried sleeping but sleep is not there, please tell me what should i do.

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I cant sleep I take fluoxetine and ox carbamazepine in the morning Clonazepam plus propanolol at night I just cant sleep at all I am sleepy during day but if i try to sleep i feel uncomfortable and my legs would fidget and i would want to get up and scream

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I am not able to get enough sleep from 20 days even if i get sleep it os not sound sleep my under eyes have gone dark else every thing is fyn with my body no pain no nothing

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