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A member asked:

Been taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) for past 3 nights for sleep. going to take it tonight. sleep schedule has been messed up past year. fixing it, is this healthy?

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Dr. Gary Steven answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

On the right track : It's a good idea to get your sleep pattern regulated, and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is a safe, non-addictive place to start. But the best idea would be to discuss this with your primary care physician to get at the root of your sleep disturbance.

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Answered 4/10/2015

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