Thanks for this warning. My MD approved the use of a low dose of benadryl. I need it for bad allergies & it just happens to help me sleep (usually). I don't take any other type of OTC meds. And you are right, for people w/bipolar (especially in the manic phase), melatonin is Not a good idea. It makes us super hyper! Good info
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Originally Posted by TheatreKid
Just a warning with mixing OTC meds with prescription meds. I was having trouble sleeping so I tried mixing OTC antihistamines with my nighttime meds and every time I did it, I had trouble breathing at night. Like, I'd start to fall asleep and stop breathing, and wake myself up gasping for breath. I finally realized it only happened when I added antihistamines to the mix and when I stopped doing that, it stopped happening. Melatonin gives me racing thoughts and extreme anxiety.
I use music, meditation, reading or doing something sedate with no screens (no computer or tv) before bed, and Seroquel to help me sleep.
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