I take one Benadryl every night to help me sleep. I also take one Tylenol for arthritis pain. These two meds have been a God send for my sleep. Two of my doctors tell me that taking these meds is not a problem.
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Benedryl has helped me sleep, but I don't like the side effects--I feel "loggy" in the morning--it still does not help me get back to sleep after my frequent trips to the bath-room, and it thickens the mucous in my sinuses.
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pammie50 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year |
6/8/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 4.7
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I believe I am taking too much and actually posioning myself. I take 150 mg every night for months. i am now experiencing very heavy body, it feels like I,m carrying 50lb weights on each ankle, and I quickly get out of breathe when walking.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years |
5/19/2008
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
Overall rating 5.0
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Works well at night for allergies, makes you drowsy though.
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Jenn | 25-34 | Female | Patient
5/12/2008
Condition: Life Threatening Allergic Reaction
Overall rating 4.3
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I used that Banana Boat tanning oil and it gave me a rash on all the places it touched me I called my doctor and they told me to use this and the type you put on skin and it did help I cant tell just yet how great this will work for me cause its only been two days but it does look better
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/8/2008
Condition: Sneezing
Overall rating 3.3
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i had a headache and elevated blood pressure
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Genevahawkins26 | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
4/5/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 4.7
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I have had problems with sleeping for years but this has helped greatly over the years and has helped with minimizing my attacks of allergy. My husband also used it very successfully for years until He has urinating problems. Geneva
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Ade | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
4/5/2008
Condition: Life Threatening Allergic Reaction
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Relieved my most severe reaction, swelling general distortion of face, lips and cheek areas. Only once did I become unconscience, and required hospitalization. All of this severe reaction was to nuts. I use benedryl as my first responce to allergy. Sincerely, George
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[email protected] | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Caregiver
3/17/2008
Condition: Other
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This wasnt helpful I needed doses not read the label
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Anonymous |
3/3/2008
Condition: Itching
Overall rating 3.7
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Helped with itching.
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wbswaller | Female | On medication for 10 years or more |
2/19/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
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But I have used it for yrs and yrs. for insomia.Is this o.k. or does it create side effects??
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[email protected] | 75 or over | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/3/2008
Condition: Itching
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Facial rash
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Blake | 35-44 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/29/2008
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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This is one product that I have lovd for years. I have used it for many different things from itchy and/or watery eyes to all sort of allegic reactions to foods etc. It has also been great in helping me get a full nights sleep. They recently changed the formula and that is the only reason that is does not get a full 5 stars from me.
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mlckec11 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/23/2008
Condition: Hives
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I have been dealing with Chronic Hives for over a year. Benadryl sometimes works for me and sometimes doesn't. I am Not sure why the on again and off again success. After taking a extened period of time. This drug no longer makes me sleepy.
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stasie120 | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/15/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
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I have trouble waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to sleep. A half tablet of Benadryl gets me back to a sound sleep with 15 to 30 minutes. It also helps my sinus problems. No sinus infections in months.
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azangel | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/7/2008
Condition: Inflammation of the Nose due to an Allergy
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I'm 38 and I have an allergy to mesquette trees this is a god send because it helps stop the problems with my nose and lets me sleep.
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Anonymous |
1/5/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
1/5/2008
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 5.0
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/29/2007
Condition: Allergic Conjunctivitis
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I am 61 years old have eaten peanuts all my life by the jars. I am also a cancer patient with 8 months of chemo. Suddenly I'm allergic to peanuts. Have Bernadryl at all times in my purse.
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linda | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
12/28/2007
Condition: Chronic Trouble Sleeping
Overall rating 5.0
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[email protected] | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/26/2007
Condition: Itching
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I have a chronic rash that comes and goes, no Dermatologist has been able to ID the problem. Benadryl stops the itching. I also have had trouble sleeping for years, benadry also helps me sleep. Super product
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Kingfish7 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
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