A 19-year-old female asked:
i have trouble sleeping at night. ive tried melatonin and it doesnt help. is there a sleeping aid you recommend besides melatonin because it doesnt help me?
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
45 years experience Pediatrics
Diphenhydramine: Diphenhydramine (benadryl) at a dose of 25 mg is the most common component of OTC sleep aids. It usually makes one groggy after 30 min but is gone from th body in a few hours.
Answered on Sep 10, 2020
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