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Posted by Spriggy on April 18, 2005, at 13:43:15
I don't know why but reading through this stuff has now scared me to death to stay on Restoril every night.
Is there any concern about Benadryl's long term use as a sleep aide??
I might try to wean myself off this Restoril throughout the next few weeks but I know I will need something else for sleep.
I could always go for Nyquil but am not a big fan of the taste (or alchohol).
Is Benadryl a healthier alternative?
Posted by Phillipa on April 18, 2005, at 18:12:53
In reply to Benadryl for sleep instead of benzo??, posted by Spriggy on April 18, 2005, at 13:43:15
It never put me to sleep. Just made me tired. Fondly,Phillipa
Posted by Maxime on April 18, 2005, at 21:59:13
In reply to Benadryl for sleep instead of benzo??, posted by Spriggy on April 18, 2005, at 13:43:15
DON'T USE THE NYQUIL - not with all the problems yo have been having.
Benedryl is used on psych wards as a sleep aid. Yes it's safe. My pdoc told me I could use up to 200 mg. Don't start at that. You will build a tolerance. So use the Benedryl while thinking of something else you might try. Aren't you going to try Lunesta?
Maxime
> I don't know why but reading through this stuff has now scared me to death to stay on Restoril every night.
>
> Is there any concern about Benadryl's long term use as a sleep aide??
>
> I might try to wean myself off this Restoril throughout the next few weeks but I know I will need something else for sleep.
>
> I could always go for Nyquil but am not a big fan of the taste (or alchohol).
>
> Is Benadryl a healthier alternative?
Posted by Spriggy on April 19, 2005, at 10:53:11
In reply to Re: Benadryl for sleep instead of benzo??, posted by Maxime on April 18, 2005, at 21:59:13
Posted by Paulbwell on April 21, 2005, at 15:40:04
In reply to No Nyquil Maxime?? (nm), posted by Spriggy on April 19, 2005, at 10:53:11
I built a tolerance very quickly and it gave me morning panic symptoms-like sudden wake up panic episodes
Anyone else?
Posted by Mr.Scott on April 21, 2005, at 20:33:36
In reply to Benadryl for sleep instead of benzo??, posted by Spriggy on April 18, 2005, at 13:43:15
How about cutting the Restoril in half, and taking benadryl for a week or two.
Or Get trazadone or Neurontin, or Seroquel and use those while you taper?
Scott
Posted by LIFER on April 24, 2005, at 20:57:49
In reply to Re: Benadryl for sleep instead of benzo?? » Spriggy, posted by Mr.Scott on April 21, 2005, at 20:33:36
I use 150 mg Trazodone every night. Your doctor may allow you to try that. It puts you into delta sleep per my psych doctor. I may be wrong. Dr. Bob, Why does it help me sleep?
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