New York, NY
A 18-year-old female asked:
If i take dramamine (dimenhydrinate) would it put me to sleep?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Klaus d Lessnauanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 37 years experience
Maybe: But unlikely. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or melatonin do a better job for most patients. Avoid all medications during pregnancy. Tip: get up very early in the morning and you will be very tired for the next night.
5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Similar questions
A 39-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to take gravol, dramamine (dimenhydrinate) to help sleep?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Marsha Davisanswered
Internal Medicine 29 years experience
Confused?: Dramamine is the over the counter med for motion sickness. Diphenhydramine or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is what is in all rh over the counter sleep meds. It might put you to sleep but destroys normal sleep architecture and even after sleeping 9 hoursyouight awaken as though you hardly slept and feel groggy. Sometimes it backfires and keeps older people awake too.
5.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Aug 22, 2020
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
24/7 visits - just $39!
50% off with $15/month membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.