Perhaps off-topic but some of us suffer occasional insomnia, but not enough to see a doctor and get a script. Both diphenhydramine and doxylamine succinate are low-grade sleep aids. What America really needs is an effective over the counter sleep aid, not medications who’s ‘side-effects’ are mere drowsiness and considered ‘safe’ for us little people.
I heard that chamomile tea helps relax people so they can fall asleep.
It is not harmful in any way and totally natural.
I have struggled with insomnia since residency, there is nothing safe and effective for long term use. You either get hooked on the prescription stuff or accept the increased risk of dementia with the over the counter stuff.
Occaisional use of doxalymine isn’t a noxious as Benadryl...not that I ever need to use it much. But boy when I have a bad headcold and just want to sleep comfortably, a bit of Tylenol and something with doxalamine in it can give me 8 hours of sleep , often helping me break past the peak of the cold/flu I might be suffering from.
diphenhydramine used regularly is suspected as a contributor to dementia.