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Can i take advil (ibuprofen) pm to help me sleep @ night?

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Advil (ibuprofen) PM: On occasional basis & if not taking other medications for sleep or sedation at same time.

Answered 2/27/2013

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Advil (ibuprofen) PM: contains 38 mg of diphenhydramine citrate which can aid with sleep. However, it also contains 200 mg of ibuprofen. If you aren't treating pain/ inflammation & don't need the ibuprofen – then a medication that doesn't contain ibuprofen may be a better option. Try sleep hygiene before going to sleep medications.

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