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Can I Take 2 Tablets Of 'unisom' To Fall Asleep?

Is it safe to take 2 Unisom to help me fall asleep. 1 did not allow me to sleep. They have 50mg of diphenhydramine in each one.
I am 38 yrs. old weigh 142lbs. and normally take Ambien to sleep but I didn't make it to the pharmacy in time to pick up my RX. I have fibromyalgia and don't sleep for days if I don't have it.
Fri, 24 Jul 2015
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hello user- diphenhydramine is not a sleep aid, although many people use it for that purpose. One of diphenhydramine’s side effects is sleepiness, but other side effects include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, increased chest congestion, headache, muscle weakness, and nervousness.- and regualr use of it may cause dependence on it - maximum recommended dose is 50 mg every 4 to 6 hours , so it would not be prudent to use 2 tablets at a time especially without doctors advice - so consult your doctor about the issues and you may get a longer prescription of zolpidem (ambien) in that case. Take care
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Can I Take 2 Tablets Of 'unisom' To Fall Asleep?

hello user- diphenhydramine is not a sleep aid, although many people use it for that purpose. One of diphenhydramine’s side effects is sleepiness, but other side effects include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, increased chest congestion, headache, muscle weakness, and nervousness.- and regualr use of it may cause dependence on it - maximum recommended dose is 50 mg every 4 to 6 hours , so it would not be prudent to use 2 tablets at a time especially without doctors advice - so consult your doctor about the issues and you may get a longer prescription of zolpidem (ambien) in that case. Take care