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10 year old given benadryl (diphenhydramine) to help with sleep when anxious. if it doesn't work can they take prescribed 1 mg of ativan?
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Prefer melatonin: Unless prescribed by his dr. I prefer something over the counter like melatonin 2 mg at bedtime and relaxation exercise with him.
Answered 11/28/2017
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