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I've been taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night and now i can't sleep if i don't take it. i have huge headaches what can i do?
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Taper off: try melatonin, or magnesium. get liquid pedi benadryl (diphenhydramine) and taper the dose each night down to 5 mg , then every other night for two weeks.. also, do not go on your computer before bed..good night
Answered 2/9/2015
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