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I took two benadryl (diphenhydramine) last night and i slept like a baby, but right now i feel really dizzy?

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Dr. Arnon Rubin answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Hang over effect: The components that help you sleep, can often still be in your system in the morning and cause various neurologic complaints such as dizziness.

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Answered 5/7/2016

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