Do the ingredients in zzzquil interfere with RLS? DIPHENHYDRAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE

[Bloodhound669]

What OTC sleeping aid is ok for rls???

[Joolsg]

Yes. Diphenhydramine worsens RLS.All sedating anti histamines and sedating cough & cold meds worsen RLS.

Zofran, zoplicone and suvorexant are RLS safe but only available on prescription in the UK.

rls.org has a list of trigger meds and so does RLS-UK website under 'Medications to avoid'.

[Bloodhound669 in reply to Joolsg]

I am thinking of taking this product to help sleep. Anything you see that is a negative?

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[Joolsg in reply to Bloodhound669]

Melatonin. It worsens RLS for most people.

[fritzb43 in reply to Joolsg]

Yes it does. These ingredients are fairly worthless for RLS. There is NO OTC product other than magnesium that will help RLS. save your money.

[Bloodhound669 in reply to fritzb43]

I'm trying to find something to help me get to sleep. I didn't ask if this helps RLS.

[Madlegs1]

Some people find that Ashwaganda taken at night is contraindicated.

The melatonin at 5mg is too high. Should be under 1mg at most.

[Bloodhound669]

It seems EVERYTHING that you can take for sleep is contraindicated.