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Is hydroxyzine or cyclobenzaprine better for sleep?

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Dr. Duane Gels answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Neither best: Many drugs have sedation as one of many side effects, such as the two you mention. In fact, Restoril (temazepam) is an old brand of hydroxyzine I'd written for years ago whose use is implied by the name. Yet it is primarily an antihistamine. Better to ask for currently used drugs whose effects are more specific for insomnia.

Dr Ibrahim agreed

Answered 3/17/2018

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I take Dilantin hydroxyzine geodon klonopins cyclobenzaprine morphinesulfate hydrocodone and I have severe anger depression anxiety i need a med that can relax me mentally and physically.Tried lithium limictal seroquel problems got worse please help me?

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I take 500 mg of Dilantin 160 mg of geodon (ziprasidone) 50 mg hydroxyzine 4mg of klonopin 30mg of cyclobenzaprine 60mg of morphine sulfate and 12..7.5/325 hydrocodone daily can I take Xanax with these meds need help mentally please?

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