Benadryll not working

Unique63

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Posted 12/6/2014 11:49 PM (GMT 0)

I took it twice for sleep and it helped (25 mg) but last night nothing, no sedative effect. I'm wondering I guess obviously I've developed a tolerance, but already? Is it okay to take more or will this keep happening where its effects don't work after using it twice? I wasn't aware that I could develop a tolerance to benadryll. Thinking of trying unisom instead, is that the same thing?
-Thanks

Bettsann

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Posted 12/7/2014 12:07 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Unique,
This is just a suggestion because it is what works for me. Benedryl 'stopped working' for me quite a number of years ago. I switched to Unisom...but only took a half a pill and it worked great. That is still what I have been continuing to use. For me, it seems to work better if I take it along with a Tylenol or Advil... Benedryl's main ingredient is diphenhydramine... whereas Unisom's is Doxalyamine (spelling! :) ) ... both are anti histamines but they are not the 'same.'

Unique63

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Posted 12/7/2014 12:29 AM (GMT 0)

Thanks bettsann, Ill give the unisom a try then see if it works.

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 12/7/2014 4:29 AM (GMT 0)

Unique,

I would also recommend speaking to your pharmacist regarding these meds. A pharmacist has a vast knowledge of these OTC's, and can probaly adivse you in how to proceed.

S.C.

Hibee

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Posted 12/7/2014 10:27 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Unique

I agree with SC speaking with your pharmacist would be a good idea I hope you find something soon that will help you to sleep.

Hibee

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