antihistamine insomnia
Antihistamines may help with insomnia?
I hear some people tell me, take an antihistamine to help them get to sleep. Has anyone tried this and if so, they worked for you? I have not slept in 5 weeks and more pills stopped working, I'm desperate.
For occasional sleeplessness, over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, are somewhat effective as sleeping pills, but must be taken only as directed on package. Antihistamines cause drowsiness, working against the central nervous system chemical histamine. Just because a drug is available over-the-Counter "does not mean it is safe, especially if taken incorrectly. Talk to your doctor before taking any OTC sleep aids if you are currently no medications for depression, psychiatric or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease. Also, antihistamines may not be safe if you have green cataracts, heart problems or enlarged prostate. Most over-the-counter products marketed as sleep aids contain antihistamines alone or in combination with pain. Although these drugs are some sedative effects, also have other undesirable effects which are undesirable and may even be fatal at high doses. Persistent insomnia should be evaluated to determine underlying causes. Cognitive behavioral therapy is equally effective, if not more effective than sleep aids in treating insomnia - without side effects.
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