Sleeping Aide Question

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Registered: 07-28-2003
Sleeping Aide Question
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Wed, 10-15-2003 - 1:29pm
I know this is probably a dumb question, but is it bad to take a sleeping aide while trying to conceive. I have always through my life taken sleeping aides every great once in awhile if I'm having a lot of difficulty sleeping...well Sunday night I took one without thinking and now I'm wondering if that is bad for TTC and if PG..?? does anyone know?

TIA!!

Lynn

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Registered: 07-13-2003
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 2:01pm
Hi Lynn -

I'm not sure which one you've been using, but if it contains dephenhydramine (which is the active ingredient in Benadryl), or any other antihistamine, you might want to stay away from it, although taking it last weekend shouldn't have any effect as it will be out of your system before any significant development of the embryo has a chance to occur. I do know that Benadryl/diphenydramine is a definite no-no during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. I'm not sure what the general rule is during TTC, but I do try to be careful with meds, especially in the 2WW. Hope that helps!

Trish

 


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Registered: 07-28-2003
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 2:05pm
Thanks Trish! I am going to stay clear of them from now on. I just didn't even think about it on Sunday, but now I'll be sure to stay away from them!!

Thanks again!

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Registered: 08-21-2003
Wed, 10-15-2003 - 2:05pm
HI Lynn, Great question, wish I had an answer. I take Tylenol PM once in a while to help me sleep, and never really thought about the consequences while TTC. Hope someone knows!

:) Alicia

TTC#1, C#2, CD#7