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I, a male of 19 years, take Benadryl nightly as a sleep aid. Is anything wrong with this?

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YES, it's totally unsafe to use irrelevant medication, every Medicine has two aspects - one is helpful in curing the cause of illness and other is undesired adverse effects. Sleeping effect of Benadry ...  Read More

My 16 momth old had a runny nose. I actually grabbed the wrong syringe and gave her 7 mL of Children's Benadryl she's 23 lb should I be concerned this was about 30 minutes ago she still awake

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Hi dr i have cough and cold for past 7 days cold is getting better but i have dry cough during sleep and i couldnt get enough sleep itself i have a little baby pls help whether i have to take ascoril d plus or benadryl syrup.i have taken ascoril d plus 10ml till now.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Kindly consult via whatsapp at nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

Took 200 mg of Benadryl now I am not gettin erections and as much blood flow to that area.Has been 2-3 days since I’ve taken it. Will it get back to normal once all of the Benadryl is out of system.

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I need little bit of your history before treating you ...  Read More

What is the benadryl tablet alternative since we do not get those in India. I have bad allergy and eczema and I've not been sleeping at all due to congestion. Any hydroxyzine hydrochloride tablets that will help calm down my itching and nerves, also do I need prescriptions for the medicines?

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I would like to ask you few more questions before giving you prescription. consult with me on practo. ...  Read More

My daughter who is 4 months pregnant is having severe cough and cold, can she take benadryl syrup? Will it have any adverse effect on baby ?

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Connect please ...  Read More

CAn I take Benadryl for cough and cold?o have some sneezing as well.

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Please consult me online ...  Read More

If I am allergic to liquid Benadryl, is it okay to take the over the counter Benadryl Antihistamine Allergy Tablets?

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What will happen if we sleep for only 5hrs daily? What are the problems that can come? Is benadryl safe to take to get sleep?

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Chat online for proper sleep hygiene ...  Read More

Have Cough since last 3 days becoming heavy day by day, used Benadryl syrup but no change, any suggestions.

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Hello Benadryl is an antihistamine, that means it's effective if you have allergic cough which is dry and with minimal to moderate mucus production. It is not indicated in productive cough which has ...  Read More

I just took a single dose of Benadryl by mistake. I am breastfeeding a 5-month-old baby and heard it is dangerous. Is my baby safe?

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A single accidental dose of Benadryl while breastfeeding is generally considered low risk for a baby this age. Only a small amount of it passes into breast milk, and one occasional dose isn't expected ...  Read More

Why I sleep too much, I sleep for more than 8-9 hours. Do I have any illness? If yes then what should I do

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I have been experiencing this sleep problem for the past four to five years and also life style habits like improper timing food finally I got gastritis now only I am changing everything but the sleep problem doesn't change during night Im overthinking so much that why I cannot sleep what will I do and also 4 to 5 years iam not sleeping at ryt tym

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Yeah, its due to sedentary lifestyles. You need to make a fixed schedule for sleeping and follow it.daily excercise and yoga may helps a lot.reduce stimulants strictly like caffeinated drinks (tea,cof ...  Read More

Having sleep problem at night with hot splashes. Which kind of doctor to consult for sleep problems

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Dear doctor, i have a sleep problem. I have not been able to sleep properly for the last 3 months. I'm doing meditation regularly also. but facing sleep. Please help me.

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Hello! At the age of 37, it’s a common concern for men and women to face difficulty in initiating and maintaining sleep. They might not feel well rested or fresh in the morning. It’s important to un ...  Read More

Once my sleep disturbed at night it may be 2.o'clock or 1.30 o'clock at night I can not sleep again .

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There can be a few different reasons why you can’t fall back asleep after waking in the middle of the night. 1. Stress& overthinking 2. Light & stimulation 3. Body clock 4. Sleep disorder or physic ...  Read More

Iam not able to sleep full night iam trying to sleep but i can't I took melatonin 3mg then also iam not able to sleep pls help me

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Hi.. will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

My 4 month old baby does not sleep well. He is sleep only 8 hr .I am going to see a doctor. He is give some drop . Like multivitamin, calcium,sleeping drop.i send pictures of this drop please tell me it's good for my baby specially sleeping drop .

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In December I had some stomach issues and decided to change my lifestyle. So I have been trying to sleep early, its been two months and I can't sleep properly. My sleep gets broken after 2-3 hrs and even a small sound irritates me. I am not getting 8 hrs of sleep and it's affecting my day to day routine. I usually sleeps 10pm and sleep comes at 12a

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It happens when you try to change schedule . Are you on any medication ?? Do you exercise ? ...  Read More

Doc prescribed me petril beta 10 for anxiety and today's my 4th day But am also coming down with cold Can I drink Benadryl for cough and amoxicillin together

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Yes. But sedation can be more so don't drive, or swim or be in high places, near fire or dangerous machinery and other risky acts, because of sedation it can be dangerous. Otherwise you can take. ...  Read More

I am having sleeping problem since last month .I live in a rented house . I face difficulty in sleeping before 2am. But I sleep before 10am at my home . 6 hour sleep is enough for me . I have no other problem . I do exercise daily . How do I know if I have insomania or any other problem .

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I dont think you have any medical problem, try to get adjusted to your rented house. Try routine methods like avoiding naps during day time, avoiding caffeine at night time. Avoid screen atleast 1 hou ...  Read More

How can I sleep, I sleep very less and sometimes don't sleep at all It's not like I have any tension or anything like that I just keep thinking about anything, one thing after another At least tell me what kind of doctor is sleep doctor I tried to search here but could not understand which category to select

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Psychiatrist are sleep doctor. You need to follow sleep hygiene and if needed (after detailed history)medication for few days. ...  Read More

I have trouble sleeping at night... M afraid of don't know what.. please someone help me... i want to sleep peacefully

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Hello, Disturbed sleep or unable to sleep can be a result of various causes like if you have any recurring thoughts, whether you are taking any medications, your routine, etc...more Detailed informati ...  Read More

Hello doctor Yesterday i slept in evening from 3pm to 5.30pm after that whole night i was sleepless and didn't sleep only yesterday today also i tried sleeping but sleep is not there, please tell me what should i do.

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It happens to many and is normal. Next time avoid noon naps. People with sleeping difficult at night should avoid noon naps. ...  Read More

I was caught in a drunk and drive case last night. But the point is, i did not have any alcohol at all. In spite of not having any alcohol, the alcometer showed 58mg/100ml alcohol, which is false. I had mild throat irritation and cough, so i had 10ml of benadryl 1-1-1 and i had the night dose 30 minutes before being caught in drunk and drive. Can b

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I am not able to sleep properly. It's been 4 days. I tried to sleep early but not getting sleep. Even if I get sleep I am getting awake in midnight and post that not able to sleep. I am trying so hard to sleep. What should I do ?

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Why do i sleep alot and if unable to wakeup after 7 hr of sleep also Why suddenly my body requires alot of sleep Why do i feel sleepy after sleeping for 8 hrs

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details. Kindly consult via whatsapp on nine zero two nine six zero zero four seven zero. ...  Read More

I can't get proper sleep in the night. It is very hard for me to fall asleep so I do time pass and sleep around 2/3 am and that makes my next day unproductive and lazy. My exams are coming so I need to sleep early and want to wake up in the early morning. So can u suggest any medicine that will help me for good sleep? There is any on-counter sleep

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Kindly consult. I will not suggest you to take over the counter medicine before your exams. ...  Read More

"I have a sleep problem. My doctor prescribed Dayvigo. When I take it before dinner, I feel sleepy and can sleep, but as soon as I have dinner, I feel fresh and struggle to sleep. If I take Dayvigo after dinner, it doesn't help me sleep. I have to take it after 5 hours of dinner. Can someone please provide a solution, and why is this happening?"

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Got your concern bro... Need some further information on your concern to help you. ...  Read More

A month old baby she is a side sleeper she sleeps so comfortable in side ways is it safe to let her sleep in that way??

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Ya But change positions ...  Read More

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