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Posted by rianny on May 5, 2004, at 20:00:18
I have insomnia, and I wonder which med would be best to stick with. I have prescription drug, Zoplicone and over-the-counter drug Simply Sleep from maker of Tylenol. Is Simply Sleep just antihistamines?
I'd like to take one with the least side effects.
Also, is Tylenol equal to Simply Sleep?
Posted by linkadge on May 6, 2004, at 7:38:32
In reply to Tylenol PM and Simply Sleep?, posted by rianny on May 5, 2004, at 20:00:18
I would personally take the zopiclone. Acetominaphin is bad for your liver if you get to taking it as a habbit. Of course the zopiclone also has drawbacks if you take it as a habbit.
I would assume that tylenol PM is just antihistamines, as most OTC sleep meds are.
Linkadge
Posted by King Vultan on May 6, 2004, at 12:20:56
In reply to Tylenol PM and Simply Sleep?, posted by rianny on May 5, 2004, at 20:00:18
> I have insomnia, and I wonder which med would be best to stick with. I have prescription drug, Zoplicone and over-the-counter drug Simply Sleep from maker of Tylenol. Is Simply Sleep just antihistamines?
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> I'd like to take one with the least side effects.
>
> Also, is Tylenol equal to Simply Sleep?
Tylenol = acetaminophen, which is a pain killer and fever reducerTylenol PM = acetaminophen + diphenhydramine (Benadryl). The latter is an antihistamine that has been also used as an OTC sleeping aid for decades.
Simply Sleep = diphenhydramine by itself. This is equivalent to Benadryl or generic diphenhydramine tablets.
I have been using 2 x 25 mg/night Benadryl myself for my MAOI related insomnia. I got this on sale at a grocery store for $3.17 for 24 tablets = 13.2 cents/tablet. On my recent trip to Target, I got their generic store brand of diphenhydramine, which is drastically cheaper--$4.47 for 100 tablets = 4.5 cents/tablet. I don't know how much Simply Sleep costs, but I have to believe it's more.
I share some of linkadge's philosophy regarding Tylenol/acetaminophen, but the truth is that some of these other common pain killers also have potential side effects from long term use. Aspirin is probably the most beneficial one overall to be taking, but I find it makes my ears ring, and it has a negligible effect on my headaches. I use ibuprofen myself, but this is a member of the NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) class, which can cause upper gastrointestinal and kidney problems with long term use.
I avoid using Tylenol/acetaminophen because of the underpublicized (IMO) but well documented liver problems it is associated with. A former co-worker's sister-in-law actually came close to requiring a liver transplant after taking large amounts of Tylenol, along with a smaller amount of alcohol. For people taking Tylenol, I would advise strictly adhering to the dosage recommendations and limiting alcohol usage while taking it.
Todd
Posted by Sad Panda on May 6, 2004, at 13:46:20
In reply to Tylenol PM and Simply Sleep?, posted by rianny on May 5, 2004, at 20:00:18
> I have insomnia, and I wonder which med would be best to stick with. I have prescription drug, Zoplicone and over-the-counter drug Simply Sleep from maker of Tylenol. Is Simply Sleep just antihistamines?
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> I'd like to take one with the least side effects.
>
> Also, is Tylenol equal to Simply Sleep?Hi Rainny.
I agree with what King Vultan has said. Between Tylenol PM & Simply Sleep, I would choose Simply Sleep. If you want a drug that is dirt cheap & is good for sleep, I would get your doc to give you a prescription for low dose Doxepin.
Cheers,
Panda.
Posted by almondjoy on May 7, 2004, at 16:27:52
In reply to Re: Tylenol PM and Simply Sleep? » rianny, posted by Sad Panda on May 6, 2004, at 13:46:20
If Benadryl is cheaper than Simply Sleep, give that a try. 25mg helps me sleep after non-addictive prescription meds didn't help. But I tried the generic bcos is was half the price and it made me nauseous and I was really out of it the next daygood luck
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Posted by afatchic on May 7, 2004, at 21:45:13
In reply to Tylenol PM and Simply Sleep?, posted by rianny on May 5, 2004, at 20:00:18
Have you tried melatonin? What about trazodone?
> I have insomnia, and I wonder which med would be best to stick with. I have prescription drug, Zoplicone and over-the-counter drug Simply Sleep from maker of Tylenol. Is Simply Sleep just antihistamines?
>
> I'd like to take one with the least side effects.
>
> Also, is Tylenol equal to Simply Sleep?
Posted by Stryker88 on May 8, 2004, at 3:30:45
In reply to Re: Tylenol PM and Simply Sleep?, posted by afatchic on May 7, 2004, at 21:45:13
valerian is said to work quit well, and it is all naturally herb so you dont have that grogg feeling in the morning.
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