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If i need five benadryls (diphenhydramine) over the course of the night and it puts me to sleep does that sleep count as real restful sleep? i don't wake up refreshed.
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Below: 5 Benadryl (diphenhydramine) per night is not normal sleep It is more a drug induced semi-coma Suggest stopping this immediately, if you continue to have trouble sleeping then see your DR.
Answered 3/27/2016
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