without warning Sleep Aid Generic Name: Doxylamine (dox IL a meen) Brand Name: Doxytex, Nitetime Sleep-Aid, Sleep Aid Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Uses of Sleep Aid: It is used to treat sleep problems. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Sleep Aid? For all patients taking Sleep Aid (doxylamine): If you have an allergy to doxylamine or any other part of this medicine. If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. Children: If your child is younger than 12 years of age. Do not give Sleep Aid to a child younger than 12 years of age. This medicine may interact with other drugs or health problems. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take this medicine with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Insomnia Treatment: Non-Benzodiazepines Ambien, Lunesta & Sonata What are some things I need to know or do while I take Sleep Aid? Tell all of your health care providers that you take Sleep Aid. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert after you take this medicine. You may still feel sleepy the day after you take Sleep Aid. Avoid these tasks or actions until you feel fully awake. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine. Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs and natural products that slow your actions. Be careful in hot weather or while being active. Drink lots of fluids to stop fluid loss. If you are 65 or older, use Sleep Aid with care. You could have more side effects. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Sleep Aid) best taken? Use Sleep Aid as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Take 30 minutes before bedtime. Do not take this medicine for more than 2 weeks unless told to do so by your doctor. What do I do if I miss a dose? If you take Sleep Aid on a regular basis, take a missed dose as soon as you think about it. If you will not be able to get a full night's sleep (at least 7 hours) after taking the missed dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses. Many times this medicine is taken on an as needed basis. Do not take more often than told by the doctor. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Not sweating during activities or in warm temperatures. Not able to pass urine. Trouble passing urine. Feeling very tired or weak. Change in eyesight. A fast heartbeat. A heartbeat that does not feel normal. What are some other side effects of Sleep Aid? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Feeling sleepy. Dizziness. Hard stools (constipation). Dry mouth. Thickening of mucus in nose or throat. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. How do I store and/or throw out Sleep Aid? Store in the original container at room temperature. Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor. Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs. Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor. Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins. Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about Sleep Aid (doxylamine), please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider. If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take this medicine or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about Sleep Aid. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to this medicine. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using Sleep Aid. Review Date: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Sleep Aid (doxylamine) Side Effects During Pregnancy Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group 4 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics Consumer resources Other brands: Unisom SleepTabs , Doxytex , Nighttime Sleepaid Professional resources Good Neighbor Sleep Aid (FDA) ... +8 more Related treatment guides Insomnia Drug Status Rx OTC Availability Rx and/or OTC B Pregnancy Category No proven risk in humans N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Sleep Aid Rating 4 User Reviews 8.0 /10 4 User Reviews 8.0 Rate it! 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