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I'm 50 yrs old and have problems sleeping at night. what is the best otc sleep aid?
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Benadryl (diphenhydramine): If you need an otc sleep aid generic Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is reasonably good for short term use. It's best to correct you sleep issue without pills in the long term through proper sleep hygiene and if you need more assistance a sleep specialist would be helpful.
Answered 6/24/2014
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