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I took 5mg of ambien (zolpidem) more than 3 hours ago and i still cannot fall asleep, would it be alright if i took 25mg of benadryl (diphenhydramine)? (usually works)
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Sure: Zolpidem ( Ambien) and diphenhydramine ( Benadryl) act on different receptors in the brain and it would not be to much medication if you took it 3 hours before. Please remember that you need to give yourself 8 hours after these to sleep. otherwise you might be drowsy the next day
Answered 5/27/2016
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