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70 People found this comment helpful

I take one Benadryl every night to help me sleep. I also take one Tylenol for arthritis pain. These two meds have been a God send for my sleep. Two of my doctors tell me that taking these meds is not a problem.

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28 People found this comment helpful

Benedryl has helped me sleep, but I don't like the side effects--I feel "loggy" in the morning--it still does not help me get back to sleep after my frequent trips to the bath-room, and it thickens the mucous in my sinuses.

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Cath N Tx | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
12/22/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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My vet recommended this product for my miniature schnauzer when she had a bug bite and was itching and coughing. Make sure to consult your pet's vet prior to administering for dosage and drug interaction with any meds that the pet may be taking.

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Cath N Tx | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/22/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 5.0
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This product has the same ingredients as Unisom and is much cheaper! I use the softgel caps since I had RNY gastric bypass surgery. It melts quickly. I also use the children's melt strips occasionally. They work faster but are more expensive.

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Anonymous | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/20/2007
Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
12/15/2007
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I use it for my asthma when I don't have any prednisone

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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month |
12/2/2007
Condition: Other
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For the past 6 years I have had chronic severe earaches that leave me immobile, and turn into migrains if not treated. This is also combined with a stuffy nose, and severe headache. Antibiotics seem to alleviate the condition, but the earache returns within 2-3 weeks afterward. I have tried every sinus medication on the market which slightly alleviate the pain. Normally, I have to take 2-3 different brands together. Only after taking 2-3 doses of this "mixture" do the symptoms subside. I have always avoided Benadryl because I lead a very active lifestyle, and this medication makes me very drowsy. However, after taking just 1 benadryl, the pain was gone. I am amazed, and relieved that I have finally found something that works!!!! Read More Read Less

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zekezab1 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/29/2007
Condition: Life Threatening Allergic Reaction
Overall rating 5.0
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I was having a allergic reaction to Lavaquin. I took Benadryl and it helped in slowing down my reaction. The ER doctor said that it helped me and gave me enough time to get the medical attention I needed.

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[email protected] | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/23/2007
Condition: Sneezing
Overall rating 5.0
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I HAVE SEVERE allergies, this is the only thing thats ever worked

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C.K.N | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Caregiver
11/12/2007
Condition: Cough
Overall rating 4.0
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it is ouite usefull

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Anonymous |
11/5/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 5.0
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
11/1/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 4.3
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Anonymous |
10/28/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 5.0
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JRockstar | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/25/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 3.7
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I was told to take Benadryl 5 years ago for insomnia and wound up addicted to it. It is rare, but it does happen. If you take this for help with sleeping, please be careful. If you find yourself taking this for a prolonged amount of time or needing more and more in order to fall asleep, please consult your physican!

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luv2laugh | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/10/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 2.3
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it just doesn't help, I wake many times during the night.

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adilauro | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/25/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 4.3
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For me, this drug fairs better than Lunesta and Ambien(costs less also). Has a few set-backs such as difficulty in urinating during the night; as well as a short morning hangover effect.

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billk | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/24/2007
Condition: Sneezing
Overall rating 4.7
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really wors, can make you sleepy

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Vickie | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Caregiver
9/23/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 5.0
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I've been using this drug to help me fall asleep for several years. I have no side effects. However, I do wonder about the long term effects of using this drug regularly. So, on the week-ends, I'll abstain.

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