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Doxylamine is an antihistamine that causes drowsiness. On its own, doxylamine is used as a short-term treatment for insomnia. Doxylamine is also often present in various cough and cold medicines.
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Fast Facts
- Ingredient in: Unisom, NyQuil
- Class: Antihistamine
- Available over-the-counter
- Use: Short-term insomnia
- Alternative Use: Morning Sickness with Vitamin B6,
- Should not be given to children under 12
- Take 30 min before bedtime
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Mode of Action
Doxylamine works by inhibiting the body's allergic response system, which is regulated through histamine.MedlinePlus: Doxylamine -
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@Mona OTC sleeping meds aka UNISOM (active ingredient Doxylamine) will SOLVE your problem, my dear. =P
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So far counting 6 bus rides and 4 pharmacies visited, no doxylamine yet
@asdquefty | November 05, 2009 09:45 PM -
Headed to pharmacy #2 to see if they have doxylamine. Yes, going by bus, yes, i like bus riding, yes, i have no life. XD
@asdquefty | November 05, 2009 08:53 PM
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Doxylamine: A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, And Annotated Research Guide To Internet References - $28.95
In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is un...
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Sleep Aid Doxylamine 25 Mg 32 TaBs - $4.49
Sometimes counting sheep just doesn't get the job done. For over-the-counter support for a good night's sleep, Good Sense's Sleep Aid Doxylamine could be just what you need to get you over the hurdle and off to Dreamland. The active ingredi...
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@Mona OTC sleeping meds aka UNISOM (active ingredient Doxylamine) will SOLVE your problem, my dear. =P
@cLi_t | November 11, 2009 01:52 PM -
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So far counting 6 bus rides and 4 pharmacies visited, no doxylamine yet
@asdquefty | November 05, 2009 09:45 PM -
Headed to pharmacy #2 to see if they have doxylamine. Yes, going by bus, yes, i like bus riding, yes, i have no life. XD
@asdquefty | November 05, 2009 08:53 PM
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Doxylamine Controversy
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