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A member asked:

I take 25 mg of zoloft (sertraline) in the morning. is there an over-the-counter sleep aid i can take that won't counteract?

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Antihistamine: Diphenhydramine or doxyllamine suucinate 25-50mg at bedtime for sleep, also safe with bregnancy and breastfeeding.

Dr Pappas and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 5/25/2018

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Try OTC melatonin, : Diphenhydramine or sleepy time tea.Hope u sleep better! http://altmedicine.About.Com/cs/conditionsitoq/a/insomnia.Htm http://psychcentral.Com/blog/archives/2011/01/23/11-tips-to-help-manage-anxiety/.

Dr Pappas and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 12/19/2019

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