hi, can i take a nighttime sleep aid containing diphenhydramine & a nighttime decongestant?

Question

Im on drug court and i want to take a sleep aid because i can't sleep I have a generic sleep aid but it has diphenhydramine hci in it will this make me test positive for anything or will it be ok to take it

Answer 1

Drugs: You can, but Diphenhydramine or Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can work both as a sleep aid and a decongestant.

Answer 2

Probably : If you are a healthy female and have a common cold then it should not be a problem. If you have any other systemic respiratory problems then it would be best to consult with a physician before taking the otc meds you mentioned.

Answer 3

18-20 hours: Most newborns are only awake for feedings, diaper changes and, on average, a few hours of crying time per day. Remember that this is an average. Some babies, just like some adults, need less sleep. If your baby is happy, healthy and growing properly, she is probably getting enough sleep. Also, most newborns are more awake at night, so try to nap when she is napping.

Answer 4

16-22 hours: Newborns sleep a lot, but not for long stretches at a time. Newborns need to eat every 3 hours or so (and sometimes more frequently) so between eating, changing their diapers and putting them down it doesn't allow for a long continuous stretch of sleep. By 3 months most babies can go 6 hours (at night) and some may even sleep through the night by 4 months!

Answer 5

12-15 hours per day: On average, an infant will sleep roughly 12-15 hours per day. For most babies, that will be a combination of 10-12 hours at night and 2-4 hours of napping throughout the day.

Answer 6

16-20 hours: The textbook newborn sleeps up to 21 hours a day. Not every baby does. Some sleep 12 -16 hours. As long as the baby is happy and growing all is well. If your baby is not sleeping because he/she is unhappy, gassy, then see your pediatrician.

Answer 7

16-18 hours: Most newborns sleep that much. Just make sure the baby eats at least every four hours, so it might be necessary to wake the baby up.

Answer 8

Newborn Sleep: A newborn may sleep 16 to 20 hours per day, some days they sleep less and they "catch up" the next day. Let your baby sleep as long as he wants as long as he are feeding every 2 to 3 hours , and you are getting at least 6 wet diapers per day. Make sure you put your baby on his back to sleep. Use tummy time when he is awake and supervised.

Answer 9

A lot of sleep!: Newborns don't do much but eat and sleep. For example, a new baby may wake up and cry for 5 minutes, feed for 20 minutes, get burped and a diaper change in another 5 minutes, and sleep the next 2-3 hours; before starting the routine all over again. That adds up to a lot of sleeping.

Answer 10

Do not need EEG: Eeg does not diagnose or predict epilepsy. Slowly reduce the med, practice good health habits, and see how you do. Three months of no medication and no seizures can be considered a "cure".

Answer 11

I don't know: Most probably, u will not have any other episodes of seizures. If u did not have any seizure activity in 14 yrs., why r u still on dilantin. Phenytoin has serious side effects and u should discuss with your neurologist, if u can be tapered off dilantin. No one can predict that your next epileptic episode will happen during your sleep. Consult your neurologist. Thanks.

Answer 12

EEG is useful: If there is a lot of concern about a seizure after you stop dilantin, your neurologist can check an eeg while you are cutting down on the dilantin. Any return of unusual eeg activity may suggest that you need to remain on an antiepileptic agent. I do not favor keeping someone on long-term Dilantin as it can cause a lot of side effects.

Answer 13

Yes, no problem: In fact i had surgery just last week, and Propofol was used for my anesthesia too. I have sleep apnea, and there were no issues whatsoever. Your physician and anesthesiologist do need to know about your apnea, so be sure you tell them in advance.

Answer 14

It depends: On the anesthetic plan and the experience of the anesthesiologist. Having sleep apnea is not necessarily a contraindication to having Propofol used in anesthesia but is definitely a consideration in any type of general anesthetic.

Answer 15

Yes: When used appropriately. Only an anesthesiologist should administer Propofol since it is very potent and can lead to respiratory depression and hypotension.

Answer 16

Yes: It is not so much the drug used but the training and experience of the practitioner that is important. Any drug, such as Propofol that can cause one to undergo general anesthesia or deep sedation needs to be monitored closely and with proper technique (use of the drugs) people with sleep-apnea should do well.

Answer 17

Allergy: It's best to limit your exposure to the allergens if possible. Antihistamines taken regularly may eliminate your symptoms. Decongestants can make you jittery, keep you awake or even cause high blood pressure! your pcp, ENT or allergist can do more if necessary.

Answer 18

No to decongestanats: The best decongestants are the nasal steroids, all of which require a prescription. Topical decongestants may cause damage if used for longer than 5 days. Oral decongestants can raise blood pressure even in young people in addition to the symptoms already mentioned.

Answer 19

New Information: Just an fyi: in a recent jaci article (april 2011) a study showed that Veramyst combined with oxymetazoline (afrin) nightly for 4 weeks showed no "rebound congestion" or rhinitis medicamentosa. I have used this therapy, with other nasal steroids with excellent results. Usually the afrin is only 2 sprays at bedtime with the nasal steroid.

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