Skip to content

Tag: Otc sleep medication

Explore our medication guides and pharmacology articles within this category.

Which is better for sleep, diphenhydramine or doxylamine?: A Comprehensive Comparison

4 min read
An estimated one in three adults struggles with occasional insomnia, leading many to seek relief from over-the-counter sleep aids. Among the most common choices are first-generation antihistamines containing diphenhydramine or doxylamine. Comparing **which is better for sleep, diphenhydramine or doxylamine**, involves understanding their distinct properties, from duration of effect to potential side effects.