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What are negatives of taking 50 mg benedryl long term for sleep every couple of days? while taking 2 1200 mg musonex daily
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Cart before horse: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is a remarkable well-tolerated drug, although not side-effect free. It is relatively quite safe without cumulative use-associated drug toxicity. Mucinex (guaifenesin) however, although generally safe, may cumulatively result in uric acid kidney stones. Taking Benadryl (diphenhydramine) more than 2 or 3 times weekly may lead to loss of sleep induction.
Answered 10/24/2017
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