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How Can Insomnia Be Treated While On Warfarin And Atenolol?
I am taking Warfarin and Atenalol for Atrial Fib. I have been having trouble sleeping and would like to know what sleeping aid is safe to take with these two medications. I was told my my Electrophysiologist that it would be ok to take Benadryl. Is there a limit as to how often i can use it? I have been taking it about once a week. Thanks
Mon, 30 Apr 2018
Hello,
I would like to tell you that Benadryl is an antihistamine and drowsiness is a side-effect of Benadryl so it should not be used as an aid to induce sleep. You should talk to your physician about your insomnia, and he will prescribe you a medicine according to your health profile.
Most commonly used anxiolytic is Alprazolam but it is a prescription drug and hence have to be taken only after prescribed by a physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nazma Amman
I would like to tell you that Benadryl is an antihistamine and drowsiness is a side-effect of Benadryl so it should not be used as an aid to induce sleep. You should talk to your physician about your insomnia, and he will prescribe you a medicine according to your health profile.
Most commonly used anxiolytic is Alprazolam but it is a prescription drug and hence have to be taken only after prescribed by a physician.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nazma Amman
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