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Can I combine an OTC sleep aid with Tylenol to help me rest tonight?

Asked by jonsblond (44447points) August 9th, 2010

It’s too late to call the doctor. I have a terrible sore throat, fever and body aches. All I have in the house is tylenol and an OTC sleep aid that I occasionally take to help me sleep.

Can I combine the two to help me sleep tonight? We’ve got a nasty bug going through our house, possibly strep, so I know what I am sick with.

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missingbite's avatar

Depends what the OTC sleep aid is but probably. You can positively take benadryl and tylenol together. That is all that Tylenol PM is. Hope you feel better.

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chyna's avatar

Benadryl knocks me out. Hopefully it will work for you @jonsblond if you have some in the house. Feel better!

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Seaminglysew's avatar

It is my understanding that it would be O.K. But hopefully you are already asleep by now. Gargle with salt water, if that doesn’t work, see a doctor. Hope you feel better soon.

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jazmina88's avatar

Yes. take care, blondie. thinking positive healing things for you.

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Flavio's avatar

Depends on what you plan to take and how much. If you are stuffy you can take pseudoephedrine, which should also help you sleep

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jonsblond's avatar

Thanks everyone. I still feel like crap, but at least I slept ok. No problems taking both.

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