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Can there be a sleep aid not containing an antihistamine?
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Yes: Melatonin is the only other over the counter sleep aid that's not Diphenhydramine (antihistamine) in the us. Prescription sleep aids are not antihistamines. I also recommend non-pill sleep aids. Check out sleepphones (google it) or google sleep hygiene.
Answered 7/16/2018
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