Question 1

hello,
can i take lexapro with advil pm or lexapro with zyrtec to help me sleep?
what is the safest medications for sleeping that i can take with lexapro?

Accepted Answer

AdvilPM: Advil alone is not a sleep aid, but the PM component is generic benadryl and can help you sleep. Unless you're in pain, take plain benadryl which shouldn't be a problem with lexapro at your age unless you take more than 25 mgs
Benadryl is more sedating than zyrtec. 
Your MD is best qualified to answer your question,however.

Question 2

can i take advil (ibuprofen) pm to help me sleep @ night?

Accepted Answer

Advil (ibuprofen) PM: On occasional basis & if not taking other medications for sleep or sedation at same time.

Question 3

i take half of a 200mg ibuprofen nighttime capsule at bedtime to help me sleep. is there any harm in doing this? if so, is there an alternative? thx!

Accepted Answer

See answer: If you only take 100mg a night, and take with some food (so as not to irritate your stomach or increase risk of inflammation), you should be fine.  Overuse/chronic use of any nsaid may eventually cause kidney issues.  This would be less common for a 100mg a day dose. Make sure you see the Dr. regularly and get routine tests (to include your renal function).  Best wishes.

Question 4

can i take nyquil or advil (ibuprofen) pm occasionally while on bupropion to help me sleep?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It contains an antihistamine which is mildly sedating, and should not interact with the bupropion in usual doses.  You should, however, let your doctor know you are having problems with sleep (very common with bupropion) and that you are using the other products.

Question 5

i've been perscribed 100mg of hydroxyzine pamoate to help me sleep and 5mg of escitalopram for anxiety (they started me low to make sure i had no reaction). i know that's already risky. can i take ibuprofen for a headache, or is that a bad idea?

Accepted Answer

: Unless you're at high risk for gastrointestinal tract bleeding I don't anticipate taking ibuprofen at moderate dosage and with food to be a problem for you. Your pharmacist can validate this advice.

Question 6

how can i explain to my doctor that i want to stop.taking advil (ibuprofen). pm. and something to help fall asleep and something to decrease appetite.

Accepted Answer

Be honest: Sleeping disorders may be related to stress, tension, anxiety and depression. If you are concerned regarding body image or health, get a comprehensive medical examination. Advil (ibuprofen) can be irritating to your stomach lining.

Question 7

i had baby #4, 9 months ago. i run 5 miles a couple of days each week. my knees ache for days afterward causing take ibuprofen to fall asleep.

Accepted Answer

See details: This type of pain in a 28 year ago is often secondary to patellar tendinitis. I would see an orthopedist for a diagnosis. Often appropriate exercises can produce good benefit. If ther meantime you can ice the knees after running or switch to a low impact aerobic activity such as cycling.

Question 8

i woke up with a headache and severe neck pain. i took an ativan (0.5 mg) to calm myself and fall back asleep. would it be safe to take an ibuprofen?

Accepted Answer

Neck Pain Concerned: QHall,
I think you should see a doctor.  Waking  up with headache and severe neck pain could be serious. Any fever?
Ibuprofen is safe to take following label directions.
Dont let this go. Get medical attention.
Dr Lori Lange-Pennsylvania

Question 9

i've taken 40mg of amitriptyline, will it help me sleep?

Accepted Answer

Elavil (amitriptyline): It often does but not always. Getting sleepy is a side effect of this older antidepressant and the dose is from 10mg to 150 mg a day usually.

Question 10

i take flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) to help me sleep, is this safe?

Accepted Answer

This is a muscle : Relaxant. I would not be playing doctor and self prescribing. I would not recommend you take this to help you sleep. If your having trouble sleeping see your doctor who likely would be prescribing you something else not flexaril.

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Hello, can i take lexapro with advil pm or lexapro with zyrtec to help me sleep? what is the safest medications for sleeping that i can take with lexapro?

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Can i take advil (ibuprofen) pm to help me sleep @ night?

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I take half of a 200mg ibuprofen nighttime capsule at bedtime to help me sleep. is there any harm in doing this? if so, is there an alternative? thx!

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Can i take nyquil or advil (ibuprofen) pm occasionally while on bupropion to help me sleep?

A member asked:

I've been perscribed 100mg of hydroxyzine pamoate to help me sleep and 5mg of escitalopram for anxiety (they started me low to make sure i had no reaction). i know that's already risky. can i take ibuprofen for a headache, or is that a bad idea?

A member asked:

How can i explain to my doctor that i want to stop.taking advil (ibuprofen). pm. and something to help fall asleep and something to decrease appetite.

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I had baby #4, 9 months ago. i run 5 miles a couple of days each week. my knees ache for days afterward causing take ibuprofen to fall asleep.

A member asked:

I woke up with a headache and severe neck pain. i took an ativan (0.5 mg) to calm myself and fall back asleep. would it be safe to take an ibuprofen?

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I've taken 40mg of amitriptyline, will it help me sleep?

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I take flexeril (cyclobenzaprine hcl) to help me sleep, is this safe?

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