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I have been wrestling with insomnia since the semester ended awake til 3 am, the closest thing that i have to benadryl (diphenhydramine) is excedrine pm, can i take one?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Insomnia: Try sleep hygiene & get thorough exam by pcp to find out if any medical causes.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 5/25/2015

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