Melatonin, Benadryl

[Emmma]

I’ve heard that celiacs should not take Melatonin, is this true? What about Benadryl? Thank you we are new to this

[GFinDC]

I don't know of any reason not to take them as long as they don't have gluten in them.

[Scott Adams]

I have celiac disease and take melatonin and Benadryl regularly without any issues.

[cyclinglady]

Benadryl does cross the blood brain barrier (why it can make you sleepy) and some recent studies say this can lead to some serious side effects.  Consider an antihistamine like Zyrtec or Claritin that can used daily with fewer side effects.  

I save Benadryl for a big allergy attack.  

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325169#side-effects

[MisterSeth]

You should only really take melatonin if you're flipping to night shift or something. it messes with your circadian rhythm.

benadryl is just bad. get some reactine. (cetrizine hydrochloride) its like someone is like "damn i wish allergy meds made you drowsy like they did in the 60s"

[knitty kitty]

Instead of melatonin as a sleep aid, you can take tryptophan, vitamin B6 (pyridoxine),  and magnesium.  You could also try passion flower extract, but not with tryptophan because it can make you euphoric.  

? hope this helps

 

 

On 3/31/2020 at 8:21 PM, Emmma said:

I’ve heard that celiacs should not take Melatonin, is this true? What about Benadryl? Thank you we are new to this

 

[MisterSeth]

hot emergen C with a spoonful of honey is a great sleep aid. something about vitamin loading makes me sleepy, kind of like eating a large meal i think