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Is it a problem if i take antihistamines to help me sleep?

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Dr. Michael Sinclair answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Not a great choice: Antihistamines make you tired, but that is not the same as sleeping. Sleeping works best when you get adequate amounts of stage IV rem sleep. Antihistamines don't help you get to stage IV rem. You have better options.

Dr Davis and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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