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A member asked:
How often is it safe to take an over-the-counter sleep aide that contains what benedryl does? i would love to take it daily, but im afraid.
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Should be fine: The Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can be used for long term as long as you do not side effects especially morning sleepiness, clearly you have been taking for sometime without side effects. This does not mean it will work for ever for your insomnia, the most important in our sleep in the wake up time then the bedtime, those should be consistent , also avoiding naps and caffeine/smoking 6 hours before the bedtime is im.
Answered 11/27/2017
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