How many Benadryl should I take to help me sleep ?

Question

i have the worst insomnia so i started taking Benadryl (only about once every two weeks). i would only take one which tooks hours to put me to sleep, i was wondering if i should take two tonight and how long it'll take to put me to sleep. i'm 13, and it says ages 12 and up to take one-two tablets. should i take two ? i just don't want to OD lol. thanks in advance !

Answer 1

benedryl can have an opposite effect & keep you awake.  turn off the TV 2 hours before bed, eliminate caffeine, soak in the tub, and dim your lights.  read a book & use your bed for sleeping only.  if you still have problems, see a doctor.

Answer 2

2 can not hurt you. if the box says one-two u can take it. for you to overdose it would require more than 4

Answer 3

At any age it is important that anything taken for insomnia is taken under the recommendation/advice of a pharmacist or doctor.

I agree with the suggested behavioral changes mentioned above, too, such as turning off the TV and so on.

All the best! :-)

Answer 4

You can take two and it should make you sleepy with in 30 minutes. I have some advice for you talk to your parents tell them your having trouble sleeping and go and see a doctor. You might start to depend too much on the pills to make you go to sleep. Trust me you don't want to be depended on anything to make you sleep. Good Luck

Answer 5

Not a good plan! Benadryl is not for insomnia. Try melatonin or some OTC insomnia meds; better yet, try getting rid of caffeine in your diet, getting regular exercise, and reading really boring books!