Posted by Mitch on September 2, 2001, at 0:30:57
In reply to Re: benadryl for sleep?, posted by sl on August 31, 2001, at 21:45:43
> It isn't redundant to take Benadryl if you're taking it for sleep.
> I do it often lately. And plus it gets rid of the REST of my allergies that might otherwise keep me awake. :)
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> sl
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> > I recently started taking an increased dose of zoloft, and I've had a terrible time sleeping. I'm able to fall asleep, but it's not a restful sleep. Every morning my bed looks like a wild animal slept on it (sheets, pillows, blankets everywhere). My p-doc recommended trying Benadryl (before trying anything stronger) but I'm currently taking 24 hour Zyrtec(for allergies) and it's seems redundant to take two antihistamines. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Well, that is interesting that a lot of others also have trouble with Zoloft disturbed sleep. Your sleep pattern is just like mine when I am taking Z. I was usually awake a couple of hours before I had to get up and drifting in and out a lot and squirming around not being able to rest and then being tired all day from not getting any sleep. BTW, that is the only Sri that was quite that bad. I've used Benadryl in the past to help, but the trouble is that the anti-cholinergic drying of your sinuses can make you more prone to infection. I got a severe case of bronchitiis a long time ago when I was on doxepin and had allergies (+taking drying antihistamines)-made the big mistake of not taking a decongestant with it to keep my airways open. If you can't get air up your nose-NOT good!
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