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Is chlorpheniramine maleate safe to use as a everyday sleeping aid or at least for occasional sleeplessness?
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Insomnia: Sleep hygiene is first line of treatment. Short time sleeper are okay. Long term use may have adverse effects.
Answered 10/18/2020
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Try to avoid long: term use. Retire & rise same time each day. Keep bedroom dark & cool & use only for sex & sleep. Turn off tv. No naps. Exercise regularly but not in late evening. No caffeine for 6 hrs & no alcohol or tobacco w/i 2 hrs of sleep. Keep dinner moderate sized & finish at least 2 to 3 hrs before sleep. Can try warm milk, Chamomile tea or melatonin along w light reading, warm bath or lavender scent.
Answered 11/29/2018
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