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I did for a while for sleep, like 2 weeks. One pill did it for me. I read though that over time you get used to them and they’re less effective. Some articles mention risk of dementia for long term use, especially in seniors.
Its weird, medications can work for multiple issues, but i have not heard of someone saying a hay fever tablet works for sleep. Bobnnat (Above) says he did, but it could be coincidence. I have not heard of any other type of medication working for sleep, although some mental health medications work for sleep, simply because they work to relax the mind and destroy mental symptoms related to mental issues.
One of the side effects of benadryl is drowsiness so it can help with sleep. For me it has the opposite effect. A friend of mine took it once and she slept for 12 hours straight, never again she said.
It isn't known for helping anxiety other than the drowsy effect.
