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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
One of the long-term effects of Zzzquil is rebound insomnia. Image Credit: LIVESTRONG.com Creative How Bad Is It Really? sets the record straight on all the habits and behaviors you’ve heard might be unhealthy. In This Article Zzzquil Ingredients Long-Term Effects Contraindications Alternatives Bottom Line Popping some Zzzquil when you're tossing and turning can help you fall asleep fast, so you're rested and refreshed in the morning. But should you be taking it all the time? What are the side effects of taking Zzzquil every night?Over-the-counter sleep aids, while helpful in the short run, aren't intended for long-term use. Here are the possible long-term effects of Zzzquil and the alternatives you can try to help you get a good night's sleep without the risks.First, What's In Zzzquil? Zzzquil contains the active ingredient diphenhydramine, an antihistamine that can help relieve occasional sleeplessness."It is indicated for short-term difficulty falling asleep and is usually less effective for staying asleep," explains Sudha Tallavajhula, MD, sleep neurologist with UTHealth Houston and Memorial Hermann.Diphenhydramine works against histamine, a chemical produced in the central nervous system, which can cause a feeling of drowsiness, according to the Mayo Clinic.It's also found in allergy medicines like Benadryl and combination sleep aids/pain relievers including Motrin PM, Excedrin PM, Robitussin Nighttime Cough and Cold, Sudafed PE Day/Night Cold and Unisom with Pain Relief.How Long Can You Take Zzzquil? Zzzquil and other sleep medications containing diphenhydramine are meant to provide short-term relief for temporary sleep problems, not as a treatment for insomnia. "Diphenhydramine is indicated for occasional use for a few days at a time," Dr. Tallavajhula says. Long-Term Effects of Zzzquil Zzzquil is generally considered safe for short-term use when taken as directed. But taking it every night can cause problems, which is why the American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommends
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