Yes, for most people. 85% of 59 people who reported on Diphenhydramine for sleep say it improved. 5% noticed no change and 10% say it got worse. That is about the typical result for sleep (82% across 71 options).
Ranked #21 of 71 for sleep.
“Benadryl works the best when there is nothing else I can do and I take it a lot but probably not the best way to get sleep.”
“i can't sleep at all when i take that stuff. Makes me paranoid.”
“I hate to rely on it, but our old friend Benadryl works pretty well.”
“Had insomnia and tested out a Benadryl and trazadone. Felt weird and nervous but it let me sleep at least.”
Conclusion: The studies in this review suggest hydroxyzine could be considered as a short-term treatment option for adults with insomnia for whom previous therapy was ineffective, not tolerated, or contraindicated. Additional long-term studies with an active comparator are needed to further establish its role in insomnia treatment.
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