Will benadryl make me sleep?
I'm struggling with insomnia and heard Benadryl can make you drowsy. I'm wondering if taking it will genuinely make me fall asleep, as I'm desperate for some rest.
I'm struggling with insomnia and heard Benadryl can make you drowsy. I'm wondering if taking it will genuinely make me fall asleep, as I'm desperate for some rest.
Honestly, haan, for many people it does. Mere hubby bhi kabhi kabhi lete hain jab bohot allergy ho aur neend na aaye. But it's not really a sleep medicine, you know? Usse better hai ki apne sone ka schedule theek karo, garam doodh piyo.
Hey! So Benadryl has diphenhydramine, which is a sedating antihistamine. It definitely can make you drowsy, that's why it's sometimes used off-label for sleep. Just make sure to check with a doc first, especially if you use any other meds. My sleep tracker shows my deep sleep improves slightly with it but I avoid it unless really needed.
Yes, it can. But it's better to find out why you're not sleeping first. Consult a doctor for proper guidance.
Please be careful with self-medicating for sleep. I once took something for a cough which had a similar ingredient and it made me so groggy the next day, almost had an accident. It's really important to talk to your doctor before using any medication, even OTC ones, for sleep.
Oh, I totally get why you'd ask this! Yes, it makes most people sleepy. But relying on it isn't the best long-term plan. I've tried so many things for sleep – chamomile tea, warm milk, even shirodhara sometimes. Try a relaxing routine first, agar tab bhi na ho toh doc ko consult karna.
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From my own experience, haan, it makes me feel very sleepy. I took it for an allergy once and literally passed out on the couch. So I definitely feel the drowsiness effect. Just sharing my personal experience, not advice.
Beta, haan, kuch logon ko to neend aati hai isse. Hamare ghar mein jab kisi ko sardi hoti hai na, toh doctor ne diya tha Benadryl, aur sabko thodi neend aayi thi. Par har din sone ke liye yeh theek nahi hai, doctor se pooch lena.
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