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Not sleeping well. prednisone for 4 months. tried unisom and zaleplon 10mg. can i take more than 25mg of unisom? thinking about taking 50mg, safe?

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Dr. Chiquitha Cornelius answered

You best bet is to: consult you prescribing doctor to avoid any risk, or fatal medication over does. especially when mixing prescription with over the counter.

Answered 1/21/2017

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Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Unisom is variable:: SleepGels: active ingredient is diphenhydramine HCl (50 mg/dose). SleepTabs: contain doxylamine succinate (25 mg/dose). SleepMinis: Diphenhydramine HCl (50 mg/dose). Unisom Liquid: diphenhydramine HCl (50 mg/dose or 30mL/dose). SleepMelts: diphenhydramine HCl (50 mg/dose) Take only as directed. Use sleep hygiene to improve sleep. Consult prescriber re prednisone dosing. Best regards.

Dr Rhoads and 11 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Not sleeping well. prednisone for 4 months. tried unisom and zaleplon 10mg. can i take more than 25mg of unisom? thinking about taking 50mg, safe?

14 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Chiquitha Cornelius answered

Dr. Edward Kuhnley answered

Dr Rhoads and 11 doctors agreed

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