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Can Diphenhydramine Be Taken For Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms?

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Question : My son is having alcoholism withdrawal symptom. Can he have a sleeping aid like Unisom Diphenhydra, HCL 25mg x 2
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Safe to take unisom or diphenhydramine.

Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns for your son.

In my opinion, he can take unisom or diphenhydramine for sleep. There would be no problem with a single dose for night.

But do inform the doctor about this when you meet him tomorrow.

Hoping for his speedy recovery.
Regards.
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Can Diphenhydramine Be Taken For Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms?

Brief Answer: Safe to take unisom or diphenhydramine. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. I can understand your concerns for your son. In my opinion, he can take unisom or diphenhydramine for sleep. There would be no problem with a single dose for night. But do inform the doctor about this when you meet him tomorrow. Hoping for his speedy recovery. Regards.