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I am 5 weeks pregnant and cannot fall asleep at all for the past few days. i'm exhausted. what can i take to sleep?

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Dr. Marvin Ott answered

Primary options: that are relatively safe in pregnancy include diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and melatonin. Although we can never be 100% sure that any medication is safe in pregnancy, these medications have been used in pregnant women for decades. Hope this helps!

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Answered 5/20/2018

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A member asked:

I am 5 weeks pregnant and cannot fall asleep at all for the past few days. i'm exhausted. what can i take to sleep?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marvin Ott answered

Dr Poinsett and another doctor agreed

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