Binding: Health and Beauty
Brand: Sominex
Feature: Original formula tablets for people with difficulty falling asleep
Label: Sominex
Manufacturer: Sominex
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: Sominex
Release Date: 2006-05-02
Studio: Sominex

• Original formula tablets for people with difficulty falling asleep
• Diphenhydramine ingredient turns off body's "awake system" and induces drowsiness
• No morning-after lethargy just a sound night's sleep
• No aspirin, caffeine, or ibuprofen
• Please read all label information on delivery

Diphenhydramine. Wake rested and refreshed. Doctor-preferred sleep ingredient. Made in the U.S.A. Safety Information Do not use in children under 12 years of age; with any other product containing diphenhydramine, even one used on skin. Ask a doctor before use if you have glaucoma; a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis; trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers. When using this product avoid alcoholic beverages. Stop use and ask a doctor if sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Customer Rating:
Summary: Sominex is the Brand Name form of Diphenhydramine, an Antihistamine that Causes Sleepiness
Comment: Sominex is actually the brand name form of the generic drug "Diphenhydramine", which happens to be an antihistamine which has as a major side-effect that of sleepiness. Diphenhydramine is the same ingredient in Benadryl.

The major side effect of diphenhydramine is sedation/drowsiness. It will definitely make you tired and sleepy. Sominex uses this side effect as an advantage, and markets this as a sleeping pill. It will help you fall asleep faster and generally acts all night long. In fact, many people report a "hangover" morning effect from taking diphenhydramine the night before.

Diphenhydramine has troubling side-effects that bear mentioning. First, is should not be used in those with narrow-angle glaucoma, or anyone with stomach problems, such as continual stomach upset or ulcers of the stomach. Second, diphenhydramine can cause retention of urine, especially in those that have an enlarged prostate. Anyone with prostate problems should avoid diphenhydramine like the plaque. Don't take diphenhydramine with any other depressants, as the effects are additive. The same holds true for alcohol; don't take both at the same time.

The usual adult dosage is 25-50 mg, an hour before sleep. Use the lowest effective dose to treat your sleeplessness. Pregnant women should avoid any antihistamines, as the medication has been known to cause birth defects.

Since Sominex is a brand-name product, it is more expensive than the generic form of diphenhydramine. Before purchasing Sominex, check out the cost comparisons with diphenhydramine!

Jim "Konedog" Koenig

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Sleep Aid
Comment: Works much better than the off brands I tried, no "Hangover" the next day. It is however, very soft and dissolves quickly. If you have a problem swallowing pills, this can be a problem.

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