Tylenol PM ??
- Thread starter Ken N Tx
- Start date
HazyDavey
Western Exposure
- Location
- Northern California
Ken, I've had problems sleeping for a long time, mostly from aches and pains and such. I've read about tart cherry juice and the benefits of it being a pain and sleep aid so I gave it a try. Buying the juice gets a little spendy but you can buy tart cherry extract capsules that have the same effect and cost much less.
Now I can't say if it's just in my head or this stuff really works, but I have noticed my back feeling better during the day and I believe I am getting better rest. Either way I'm glad I read the article.
Here's some more info it you're interested, Good Luck..
http://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/ways-cherry-juice-benefits-you#1
Now I can't say if it's just in my head or this stuff really works, but I have noticed my back feeling better during the day and I believe I am getting better rest. Either way I'm glad I read the article.
Here's some more info it you're interested, Good Luck..
http://www.healthline.com/health/food-nutrition/ways-cherry-juice-benefits-you#1
Pappy
Living the Dream
Ken. I take them once in awhile. Not too often though, but one tab seems to work good. Still have to get up for that 3:00 pee, but usually helps me go back to sleep better.
Katybug
Senior Member
- Location
- Charlotte, NC
I have several friends who take it, and have for some time, no problems at all. The best person to ask is your pharmacist. They seem to be as knowledgeable as the doctors, and much easier to speak with. You probably want something with the least amount of Benadryl, which can leave you a bit fuzzy the next day. So many of the sleep meds have it, but it may not bother you as it does me.
Tylenol has an excellent reputation. The 500's were recommended to me and others I know immediately after being weaned off strong pain meds after surgery. Good luck, tossin' & turnin' is a bummer!
IKE
Well-known Member
- Location
- Oklahoma....U.S.A.
Mama buys the Wally World equivalent (Equate) and I'll take a couple about an hour before bedtime every once in awhile for aches or discomfort and I've experienced no side affects......I read a deal that stated that too much Tylenol is bad for a persons kidneys (I have no clue about how much is too much) so I only take it when I really need it.
It's safe to take, 500mg of Acetaminophen (each pill), and 25mg of Diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg.(Benadryl). It's the Benadryl that makes you drowsy.
I'm not a fan of taking drugs even otc to sleep. Even Benadryl except for sinus problems because one can build up a resistance to it. I try to avoid and am at the point where 1/2 a tab can relieve a runny nose and make me sleepy. There are too many variables with sleep issues. For me little things like if I have coffee in the evening rather than tea can mess with my sleep. Also dehydration can be an issue. For some reason cheese products including pizza an hour or two before bed affect me. Same for salty foods. Are the sheets tight, are the pillows right, are there odors presents, noise, light all have an effect. I try not to do super serious or intense business late at night other than stock research or to do project planning.
Sleep issues are tough but it's not as easy as putting on pjs at the same exact time and telling yourself it's time to snooze.
Worse things to do is worry about your sleep numbers ie 8 hours or what ever. I know people who tried playing that game and wound up putting them selves on the midnight shift so to speak. Get up/wake up at the sametime. Take naps during the day but do not play the 8 hours of sleep game.
Try and look for different things, causes and/or solutions.
Good Luck
Sleep issues are tough but it's not as easy as putting on pjs at the same exact time and telling yourself it's time to snooze.
Worse things to do is worry about your sleep numbers ie 8 hours or what ever. I know people who tried playing that game and wound up putting them selves on the midnight shift so to speak. Get up/wake up at the sametime. Take naps during the day but do not play the 8 hours of sleep game.
Try and look for different things, causes and/or solutions.
Good Luck
Victor
Senior Member
- Location
- midwest USA
I have been taking it for many many years. No side effects at all.
But eventually, you may not stay asleep for more than a few hours at a night
because its effectiveness wears off. I wake up in the night and it gets me
back to sleep. No problems.
But eventually, you may not stay asleep for more than a few hours at a night
because its effectiveness wears off. I wake up in the night and it gets me
back to sleep. No problems.
Lon
Well-known Member
- Location
- Central California
Tylenol PM didn't work for me but ADVIL PM does and I take it almost nightly. Doc say no problem.
terry123
Well-known Member
- Location
- Houston, Tx.
I haven't had a problem and it does help me get to sleep. My pharmacist daughter says its okay for me with my meds. Check with your pharmacist about it as they know your other meds. Pharmacists more helpful than docs where meds are concerned.
I have avoided taking acetaminophen for years, but will use it if I really needed it. If you're not in pain, and just want to sleep at night, you don't need to take this. It may cause liver and kidney damage, especially if used with other products that contain the same ingredient. These days it's common for them to put acetaminophen in just about every cold remedy, etc. So, in my opinion, I wouldn't take Tylenol PM for sleep.
I use the cheaper Costco Kirkland brand version of Unisom, which only contains the antihistamine that helps you sleep. When I was working sometimes I'd take a whole one and feel groggy in the morning, so I switched to taking only half. The tablets are scored to break easily. Half seems to work just as well for me with no hangover.
Here's the info on Unisom, same thing. http://unisom.com/our-products/unisom-sleeptabs/
I use the cheaper Costco Kirkland brand version of Unisom, which only contains the antihistamine that helps you sleep. When I was working sometimes I'd take a whole one and feel groggy in the morning, so I switched to taking only half. The tablets are scored to break easily. Half seems to work just as well for me with no hangover.
Here's the info on Unisom, same thing. http://unisom.com/our-products/unisom-sleeptabs/