Melatonin is a hormone that is produced by the body in response to darkness. It helps control circadian rhythm, or the sleep cycle.
As adults age, their bodies produce less melatonin. This can make falling asleep more difficult. Taking additional melatonin may help you fall asleep faster and get more restful sleep.
This article explains if you can take melatonin and Benadryl together, how they work and what their side effects are.
Can You Take Melatonin and Benadryl Together?
Benadryl is a sedating antihistamine, so it can help you fall asleep. Melatonin is a hormone that is produced by the pineal gland in response to the absence of light. So, you can take melatonin before bed to help you fall asleep.
Research has not shown that melatonin and Benadryl taken together have any better effect on sleep than melatonin alone. Also, melatonin does not have the same potential for side effects as Benadryl does, so we recommend taking melatonin for better sleep.
In fact, Benadryl is not recommended to be taken at the same time as melatonin since it can actually block the melatonin from entering the body.
How Does Melatonin Help You Sleep?
Melatonin is a hormone that is produced by the body in response to darkness. It helps control circadian rhythm, or the sleep cycle. As adults age, their bodies produce less melatonin. This can make falling asleep more difficult. Taking additional melatonin may help you fall asleep faster and get more restful sleep.
Melatonin can be taken in a pill form or a sublingual tablet (placed under the tongue).
Taking melatonin can make it easier for you to fall asleep and may improve the quality of your sleep.
Since melatonin is a hormone, it is not recommended that you take melatonin for long periods of time. Taking melatonin for longer than three months has not been studied and may cause long-term effects.
How Does Benadryl Help You Sleep?
Benadryl is an over-the-counter antihistamine that can help you fall asleep. It is used to treat allergies and the symptoms of a cold, such as runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes.
Benadryl is also used for sleep, itching, muscle spasms, and restless leg syndrome. Benadryl is a sedating antihistamine, so it can help you fall asleep.
Benadryl can cause drowsiness, so it is not recommended to take if you need to be active.
Benadryl is an acetaminophen and dextromethorphan-based drug. Acetaminophen can cause liver damage when taken for a long period of time. Dextromethorphan can cause dry mouth, dizziness, and nausea.
Side Effects of Melatonin and Benadruy Together
Melatonin is a hormone that your body already produces naturally. Taking melatonin as a supplement can cause sleepiness, nausea, headaches, and a decrease in blood pressure.
Benadryl causes drowsiness, dry mouth, and a decreased ability to concentrate. It can also decrease your blood pressure.
Combining melatonin with Benadryl can cause drowsiness, dry mouth, and a decreased ability to concentrate. It can also decrease your blood pressure.
Melatonin and Benadryl may decrease your blood pressure to a dangerous level, so combining them is not recommended.
When to Use Benadryl Instead of Melatonin
Melatonin can be taken for long periods of time (up to three months). Benadryl should not be taken for long periods of time. You can use Benadryl for a short period of time when you are experiencing allergies or the symptoms of a cold.
Benadryl can be used when you want to fall asleep quickly, such as when you have a long drive or need to sleep during the day.
Melatonin can be taken when you want to sleep at a certain time, such as during daylight savings time or when you have to work a night shift.
Conclusion
Melatonin is a hormone that is produced by the body in response to darkness. It helps control circadian rhythm, or the sleep cycle. As adults age, their bodies produce less melatonin.
Taking additional melatonin may help you fall asleep faster and get more restful sleep.
Benadryl is an over-the-counter antihistamine that can help you fall asleep. It is used to treat allergies and the symptoms of a cold, such as runny nose, sneezing, and watery eyes.
Benadryl is a sedating antihistamine, so it can help you fall asleep. You can use Benadryl for a short period of time when you are experiencing allergies or the symptoms of a cold.
You can use melatonin when you want to sleep at a certain time, such as during daylight savings time or when you have to work a night shift.
