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Can you take up to six benadryl (diphenhydramine)? what puts you to sleep faster?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Not advised, but can try the sleep hygiene techniques (detailed in my previous answers) at same time.

Dr Winkler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/23/2015

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A member asked:

Can you take up to six benadryl (diphenhydramine)? what puts you to sleep faster?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Winkler and another doctor agreed

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