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SecretSnorlax OP t1_jc5vb2g wrote

Reply to comment by graboidian in LPT Request: how do I sleep well before an important early start the next day? by SecretSnorlax

Ooh yes, I buy them whenever I am in the US and use them all the time. I should have mentioned it in my post but they have zero effect on these early wake-up days though.

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graboidian t1_jc6s8ao wrote

> I should have mentioned it in my post but they have zero effect on these early wake-up days though.

I almost hesitate to mention this, as it should be only used in extreme circumstances. If you really must sleep, and you have time for a full nights sleep to rest, you might try taking a Benadryl allergy pill. They knock me out cold, however you might find that you will wake up a tad bit groggy.

I realize this is not their intended purpose, which is why I say this would only be for extreme situations.

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SecretSnorlax OP t1_jc874uv wrote

I've never heard of that one. I'm heading to the US for work next week so I'll pick some up but use them sparingly as they sound pretty savage.

What happens to the people who just take them for allergies though?! Most people take allergy tabs in the morning.

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graboidian t1_jc8l63y wrote

They either have to be careful when operating machinery, or they need to take pills that specifically state "Non-drowsy".

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concrit_blonde t1_jc6stox wrote

It is one of the intended used, actually, you're not wrong. The active ingredient in Tylenol PM or zzzquil and even some types of Unisom are all diphenhydramine, or Benadryl.

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