Drug Name

Unisom (Doxylamine)

Drug Uses

Unisom as a single drug (not part of a combination) is used as a short-term treatment for sleep problems (insomnia).

How Taken

Take this medicine with food or milk incase it upsets your stomach.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Unisom is an antihistamine that reduces the common artificial histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, as well as runny nose.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. It is best to take Unisom only when you can devote several hours to sleep. Incase it is almost your common waking hour, skip the missed dose as well as wait until you are prepared for bed again. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Storage

Store Unisom at room temperature away from moisture as well as heat.

Warnings/Precautions

Before using Unisom, tell your doctor incase you possess glaucoma, kidney disease, an enlarged prostate, problems with urination, a stomach ulcer or obstruction, or a chronic lung disease such as bronchitis or emphysema.

Likely Side Effects

Get emergency health examination help incase you possess any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Consult your doctor at once incase you possess any of these humorless side effects:

More Information

Chilly or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, other sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, as well as medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety can add to sleepiness caused by Unisom. Tell your doctor incase you need to take any of these other medicines while you are using Unisom.