Can you take melatonin and diphenhydramine?
Using diphenhydrAMINE together with melatonin may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, and difficulty concentrating. Some people, especially the elderly, may also experience impairment in thinking, judgment, and motor coordination.
Can I take Benadryl instead of melatonin?
One over-the-counter sleep aid that can be a helpful alternative to Benadryl is melatonin. It’s a hormone produced by your body to regulate the sleep-wake cycle.
Does diphenhydramine help you sleep?
Diphenhydramine is known as a drowsy, or sedating, antihistamine as it makes you sleepy. Non-drowsy antihistamines are less likely to have this effect.
Can diphenhydramine cause weight gain?
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) has also been linked to weight gain in some patients. However, newer antihistamines such as Claritin (loratadine) are associated with lesser weight gain as compared to the antihistamines mentioned above.
Can diphenhydramine affect your heart?
Taking too much diphenhydramine can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or death.
Is diphenhydramine and doxylamine the same thing?
Diphenhydramine and doxylamine are very similar and belong to the same first-generation antihistamine family. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) leaves me feeling *slightly* more hungover the next day, but both make me depressed and brain fogged to some degree.
Does melatonin interact with diphenhydramine?
All generic drug interactions for diphenhydramine oral (lists will include brand and generic names): melatonin oral and diphenhydramine oral. melatonin oral and diphenhydramine oral both increase sedation and drowsiness.
Is it safe to take melatonin with diphenhydramine?
Possibly no. Although Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and melatonin are ordinarily safe to take together, and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is usually safe to take during pregnancy, melatonin is probably not. Melatonin is a natural hormone and the effects of the larger amounts found in supplements on the developing baby is unknown.
What are the long-term effects of using diphenhydramine?
Common long-term side effects of prolonged diphenhydramine use include: Dependence. For some, diphenhydramine can cause addictive effects when engaging in long-term use of the substance. Circulation. Those who use diphenhydramine for extended periods can experience low blood pressure, which can result in heart palpitations. Mental challenges. Physical problems.