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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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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 9/10/2020
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