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Can you get doxylamine in prescription form from a dr. that will not contain calcium? how does milk of magnesia (magnesium hydroxide) or senna pills help constipation?
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No: Doxylamine is an antihistamine. If it works for you could also try 25 to 50mg of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for sleep.Available without a prescription.
Answered 6/24/2014
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