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Re: Over The Couter Sleeping Pills

Posted by don'tsleepsowell on August 25, 2001 at 13:30:06:

In Reply to: Over The Couter Sleeping Pills posted by rick on August 24, 2001 at 22:01:30:

Hi rick,

How long have you had insomnia? Do you know the root of your sleeping difficulties?

Regarding the over-the-counters; I go through periods where I take Benadryl (the active ingredient in most over the counter sleeping meds is diphenhydramine, an antihistamine)which seems to help me get sleepy. However, I almost never enter the 4th stage of sleep (deep sleep) and consequently am always exhausted.

Why do you take 8-10? Have you tried taking less? What does that do for you? I usually only take two benadryl. I don't think it is possible to become physically addicted to those meds, but
I think you can become psychologically addicted.

Hope this helps,
B

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