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Does diphenhydramine hci 25 mg affect you the next day when used as a sleep aid?

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Dr. Brian Bezack answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Pulmonology

It can: Each person responds differently to similar medications. Since Benadryl (diphenhydramine) causes drowsiness, it can have lingering effects into the next day. Some people report feeling foggy and dazed the next day while others are completely fine and awake.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/9/2017

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