[Explorer]

Hey LS'ers,

This may seem minor relative to other concerns in this forum, but I've become increasingly concerned about my addiction to sleeping pills. I use to take 2-3 tylenol pm's every night, however I recently decided to rid my body of the tylenol and went to benadryl only, and with same quantity.

I researched long-term side-effects with benadryl usage, but came up emtpy. Seems there's little reserach done regarding this.

Anyone have knowledge with this matter. Pros/Cons?... long-term effects?

I'm not too interested in quiting this addiciton since I love the feeling prior to sleeping as well as the revived feeling in the morning.

You'll are great.

[D-Lish]

Benydryl is something I take daily for allergies- so I can't see it being an issue long term. It doesn't really make me sleepy though.

Do you suffer from insomnia?

I suffer on and off from insomnia and my doc prescribed seroquel and then immovane. Being unable to sleep has a lot to do with having anxiety, so I only use them when I need them. I have never felt addicted to them- and they aren't supposed to be. But when I need them- they really help.

[Explorer]

Originally Posted by D-Lish

Benydryl is something I take daily for allergies- so I can't see it being an issue long term. It doesn't really make me sleepy though.

Do you suffer from insomnia?

I suffer on and off from insomnia and my doc prescribed seroquel and then immovane. Being unable to sleep has a lot to do with having anxiety, so I only use them when I need them. I have never felt addicted to them- and they aren't supposed to be. But when I need them- they really help.

Hi D-Lish.

I may suffer from insomnia - never been diagnosed and Benadryl def makes me sleepy.

I do have a high level of anxiety and thanks for the drug suggestion. I think I'm going to continue with benadryl though because of the lack of side-effects.

Hope your Monday was great.

[ShoeGirl]

I haven't heard of any dangers associated with taking benadryl long term but I would talk to your doctor to be sure.

Another thing to look into is melatonin, it's a natural supplement that helps you sleep and doesn't leave you feeling groggy in the morning, I know that there is no long term danger or side effects.

[D-Lish]

Originally Posted by ShoeGirl

I haven't heard of any dangers associated with taking benadryl long term but I would talk to your doctor to be sure.

Another thing to look into is melatonin, it's a natural supplement that helps you sleep and doesn't leave you feeling groggy in the morning, I know that there is no long term danger or side effects.

Benedryl is safe- I have been taking it for years- if I didn't, I'd need my epi-pen with me everywhere I go. It's preventative more than anything else for me and something my doc recommends.

When I have anxiety- I can't sleep period. I have done the melatonin and it isn't enough.... so I will take a prescribed sleeping pill.

OTC sleeping pills ARE addictive. I even get the opposite affect and end up being more awake. If you actually can't sleep at night- seroquel knocks you right out.

I don't use it as a crutch though- only situationally.
It's good to talk to your doc.

[mark982]

i also did the tylenol thing,for a couple of years in fact. long term use of tylenol pm, will screw up mens testerone levels. as the other poster said seroquel. dr. put me on that. i love it. even though i'm on low doses,it enables me to get a good sleep.