A source that I read advised against using benadryl after the age 50, so I use it only on the occasion of truly irritating allergies. It isn't good for the older brain.TangledHose wrote:Be aware that there is strong evidence that "Long Term" use of some common over-the-counter sleep aids like Benadryl and PM versions of Advil, Tylenol, and other PM versions of NSAIDS have been linked to early on-set dementia and Alzheimer's
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/288546.php
http://blog.aarp.org/2015/01/29/common- ... lzheimers/
I take magnesium, zinc, and potassium at bedtime.