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I was wondering if its safe to take 0.75mg klonopin with 6mg melatonin and 50mg of benadryl to sleep. i have bad cough due to a cold and cant sleep.

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Dr. Robert Wilson answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Address cough: If this only a cold as you say, an OTC cough suppressant like DMX may be all you need to rest. Klonipin and benadryl are sedatives with additive effects.

Answered 2/25/2018

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