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Posted on Thu, 10 Nov 2016
Question: I took a Benadryl and it is making me more awake instead of helping me fall asleep. What do I do.

I tried it with melatonin and it made me even more awake.

Now I am fully awake and trying to go to sleep. Do I need to do something to counter the Benadryl which is making me even more awake

Please help
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (10 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
I think it is better to stop both

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and understand your concerns.

From the available description it appears that you are having paradoxical effect with benadryl as well as melatonin. In the current situation it is important to avoid any further intake of any medication as possibility of same reaction is there in your case.

It is also important to note that there is need for further evaluation as possible cause of insomnia as every insomnia is different.

On this day it is advisable to follow the sleep hygiene properly and stop taking any medication.

I hope this helps you.
Thanks and regards.
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Suggest Alternative Treatment For Insomnia

Brief Answer: I think it is better to stop both Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. I read your query and understand your concerns. From the available description it appears that you are having paradoxical effect with benadryl as well as melatonin. In the current situation it is important to avoid any further intake of any medication as possibility of same reaction is there in your case. It is also important to note that there is need for further evaluation as possible cause of insomnia as every insomnia is different. On this day it is advisable to follow the sleep hygiene properly and stop taking any medication. I hope this helps you. Thanks and regards.