Question 1

is it possible for one to become addicted to sedating medications? products with ingredients such as diphenydramine, doxylamine, chlorphenirmine, etc?

Accepted Answer

No : Antihistamines are not addictive. They should be taken regularly  for best results. Non sedating antihistamines have less side effects.

Question 2

is diphenhydramine the same drug as doxylamine?

Accepted Answer

No: Doxylamine and Diphenhydramine are two different antihistamines, with sedating effects.

Question 3

could doxylamine succinate (equate sleep aid) create a false positive on a hair drug screen?

Accepted Answer

No: there are virtually no false positives in hair testing, since it is done with GC/MS or other comparable sophisticated confirmatory tests.  Doxylamine can cause false positives tests for Methadone and PCP on screening tests, but NOT on the confirmatory tests.

Question 4

i am allergic to ondansetron, other anti nausea drugs don't help, would doxylamine and b6 help with nausea with migraine?

Accepted Answer

More options:: A simple way to v nausea is w ginger. You can drink slightly flattened ginger ale or nibble on crystallized ginger.  Or pour boiling water over freshly sliced organic ginger ; steep at least 5 min in a covered pot. Sip.  Aromatherapy: sweet orange (citrus sinensis), peitigrain (citrus reticulata), mandarin (citrus reticulata) are different citrus scents that can v nausea.   Need to abort migraine.

Question 5

are there any non-sedative antihistamines that work like doxylamine? it is the only drug that helps my allergies. claritin/lortadine do not help.

Accepted Answer

Other choices: There are several other antihistamines that are options.   These include Cetirizine (zyrtec),  levo-cetirizine (xyzal) fexofenadine (allergra), and des-loratadine (clarinex).  It's not clear why some antihistamines seem to work better for some people than others, but these are worth a try.  Also, there is a nasal spray antihistamines including Astepro which works really well for some people.

Question 6

i've been taking nyquil liquid caps, will i fail a urine drug screen? it has acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and doxylamine succinate.

Accepted Answer

NO: NO- does not contain any controlled substances.

Question 7

i have heart failure & insomnia - for years. i tried diphenhydramine and doxylamine, but they are anticholinergic drugs. not for my age, 70. thought ibruprofen was it, but not with my heart prob. am adding supplements. what is inositol? any other?

Accepted Answer

Insomnia: Inositol is a vitamin like supplement,  is part of the B family. It has been described as nature's sleeping pill by some. Since the FDA doesn't investigate supplements, most physicians are reluctant to recommend them. Some have contaminants or interact with medications. Your pharmacist may have more information about this supplement and whether it's safe.. My patients did ok with low dose benadryl

Question 8

what is doxylamine succinate used for?

Accepted Answer

Colds: It can be used for the common cold and allergic rhinitis.

Question 9

what would happen if i took 250mg of doxylamine succinate?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: Recommended dose of this antihistamine  25 mg.
"Doxylamine, a first-generation antihistamine, is identified in the Beers Criteria as a potentially inappropriate medication to be avoided in patients 65 years and older (independent of diagnosis or condition) due to its potent anticholinergic properties resulting in increased risk of confusion, dry mouth, constipation, and anticholinergic effects"

Question 10

is it safe to take doxylamine for insomina on a regular basis for months?

Accepted Answer

Do you need to?: That's a better question, and the follow up is why do you need it? The drug itself is similar to Benadryl (diphenhydramine) with similar side effects. It's never wise to take sleeping aids for long term without looking for an underlying cause for the sleep problem. I would suggest yo speak to your doctor about your sleep problems and see if you can find out what's causing you to not sleep well in the first place.

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A member asked:

Is it possible for one to become addicted to sedating medications? products with ingredients such as diphenydramine, doxylamine, chlorphenirmine, etc?

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Is diphenhydramine the same drug as doxylamine?

A member asked:

Could doxylamine succinate (equate sleep aid) create a false positive on a hair drug screen?

A member asked:

I am allergic to ondansetron, other anti nausea drugs don't help, would doxylamine and b6 help with nausea with migraine?

A member asked:

Are there any non-sedative antihistamines that work like doxylamine? it is the only drug that helps my allergies. claritin/lortadine do not help.

A member asked:

I've been taking nyquil liquid caps, will i fail a urine drug screen? it has acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, and doxylamine succinate.

A member asked:

I have heart failure & insomnia - for years. i tried diphenhydramine and doxylamine, but they are anticholinergic drugs. not for my age, 70. thought ibruprofen was it, but not with my heart prob. am adding supplements. what is inositol? any other?

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What is doxylamine succinate used for?

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What would happen if i took 250mg of doxylamine succinate?

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Is it safe to take doxylamine for insomina on a regular basis for months?

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