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I take singulair at night and xyzal in the morning. can i take a sleeping aid at night? most of the are basically like benadryl (diphenhydramine) aren't they?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Probably: Most OTC sleeping aid is like Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Yes the above combination should be fine.

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/26/2020

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A member asked:

I take singulair at night and xyzal in the morning. can i take a sleeping aid at night? most of the are basically like benadryl (diphenhydramine) aren't they?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Juchau and another doctor agreed

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