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Is it safe to take a benadryl (diphenhydramine) to help me sleep if if i had a red bull like 5 hrs ago. i kinda need to sleep now.
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Absolutely, yes: Hi. You poor thing. Insomnia sucks. Yes, by all means feel free to use Benedryl (diphenhydramine) to help you sleep. You may feel a little bit groggy when you get up. Sweet dreams.
Answered 11/30/2014
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