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Old 06-23-2008, 05:56 AM   #1
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I have been taking Benadryl at night to help me sleep for three months, I am wondering if it is okay to continue to take it nightly...the only thing I have used that helps me sleep and not feel groggy in the a.m. It is over the counter generic from CVS and is the lowest dosage.

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Re: antihistamines
From what I've read, Benadryl is perfectly safe to take as a sleep aid. (I only wished it worked for me!)

Many doctors recommend it for the elderly as it is supposedly non-habite forming. I have trouble in that (1) it doesn't work for me (2) it dries me out to much.

Be thankful that it does the trick for you!

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Re: antihistamines
Thank you for your response...so far so good with the Benadryl!

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Re: antihistamines
Be careful with benadryl, it can cause restless legs to get worse.

Good luck

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Re: antihistamines
Thanks, I don't have restless legs at this point...surely hope it won't cause it!

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