Supposedly my mother (a pharmacist) claims that benadryl contains something that a sleeping pill contains. she does not want to give me a sleeping pill because hers are perscribed . and that they could put me in coma
2006-10-03 16:36:28 · 7 answers · asked by vcruz_2000 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Yes, Benadryl can make you very sleepy. Take it at night.
2006-10-03 16:43:12 · answer #1 · answered by schoolot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, Benadryl is the "PM" part of Tylenol PM and other over the counter sleep medications... so if you need to sleep, you can take 1 or 2 Benadryl.
Benadryl does not put you into the deep phases of sleep like a prescription sleeping pill will tho. I don't think taking one of your moms pills will put you into a coma unless you take other medications that would interact with it (she knows what you take, I don't).
But if you are having problems sleeping, go try some Benadryl, and if that doesn't work after a few days, then call your doctor & he or she can prescribe something that will work just right for you.
2006-10-04 03:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benadryl (diphenylhydramine) is a common ingredient in OTC sleep medications. It is not a good choice for people who have chronic sleeping problems. The prescription sleep aids are a lot better.
2006-10-04 12:53:33 · answer #3 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your mom is a pharmacist she would know what you should take or not. And yes benadryl will make you sleepy depending on how much you take. But benadryl isnt for that, it is if you have have allergy, sneezing, itchy eyes...etc.
2006-10-03 16:49:00 · answer #4 · answered by Debbie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what? I shall try to decipher your question.
Benadryl is a brand name of diphenhydramine. It is an antihistamine drug for allergies and the like. A major side effect is drowsiness. Hence it is the active ingredient in various 'sleep-aids'.
Your mother is a Pharmacist. Surely she has told you to grab the boxes and read the active ingredients. See!.....they are the same.
Now what were you saying about a coma?
2006-10-05 16:04:15 · answer #5 · answered by jloertscher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, benadryl is a great sleeping pill, tho that's not what it's advertised for.
2006-10-03 16:44:25 · answer #6 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Benadryl is very safe to take...
2006-10-05 09:06:02 · answer #7 · answered by mfroeh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes but try not to take more than 2 because it will make you jittery& you will randomely wake up in the middle of the night
2006-10-03 16:45:55 · answer #8 · answered by ledia k 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well more than likely it will make you tired so probably
2006-10-03 16:45:56 · answer #9 · answered by stardust792004 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋