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A member asked:

Can i take a sleeping pill (diphenhydramine) to help me sleep after taking excedrine migraine? thanks in advance.

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Dr. Jane Steiner answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes...: It should be fine to take Diphenhydramine after taking Exedrin Migraine.

Dr Altman and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 5/9/2016

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