Unisom Sleeptabs
(Doxylamine)
Treats allergy symptoms and helps you sleep.
Our bottom line
Unisom Sleeptabs (Doxylamine) can help you get a good night's sleep, but you can have a hard time waking up if you don't give yourself enough time to sleep.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription or OTC
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (doxylamine)
Upsides
- Works well to help you fall asleep and doesn't make you feel groggy the next morning.
- Has fewer side effects than prescription sleep aid medications.
- Available over the counter without a prescription.
- Not habit-forming like other sleep aids can be.
What to expect from Unisom, on one page
Downsides
- Shouldn't be used unless you have a full night to sleep.
- You shouldn't drive after taking Unisom Sleeptabs (Doxylamine) until you know how it affects you.
- Drinking alcohol while taking Unisom Sleeptabs (Doxylamine) isn't recommended.
- It can increase the risk of falls, so elderly people shouldn't use Unisom Sleeptabs (Doxylamine).
What to expect from Unisom, on one page
Unisom Sleeptabs (Doxylamine) is an antihistamine. It blocks histamine, a chemical that causes congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions. It also makes you sleepy.
- Drug class: Respiratory
- Rx status: Prescription or OTC
- Generic status: Lower-cost generic available (doxylamine)
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Chewable tablet
- Liquid
Prices and coupons
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What to expect when you take Unisom Sleeptabs (Doxylamine) for Insomnia
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- Effectiveness
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- Possible side effects
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Dry mouth
- Difficulty urinating
It can take time for a drug to start working, or for some side effects to go away.
Source: FDA product label and Iodine pharmacistsSide effect rates for Unisom Sleeptabs (Doxylamine)
- Source: FDA adverse event database
- We searched the FDA database for all the names this medicine may be known by:› doxylamine› Unisom Sleep Tabs
- Reports are often from people taking more than one drug. Their side effects might not be due to Unisom at all.
- Percentages only tell you how common an issue is for people who actually make the effort to report side effects to the FDA, not for everyone.
- These reports are not confirmed or validated by doctors or the FDA.
Risks and Warnings for Unisom Sleeptabs (Doxylamine)
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- › Using other drugs with similar ingredients
There are a variety of over-the-counter medications with similar ingredients as Unisom Sleeptabs (Doxylamine). It's not safe to use more than one medication containing doxylamine (the ingredient in Unisom Sleeptabs (Doxylamine)) or diphenhydramine (also known as Benadryl) at the same time. Read package labels carefully to make sure you take the right dose of these medications.
Common concerns from people taking Unisom Sleeptabs (Doxylamine)
Final section. Do you want to return to drug navigation?The FDA hasn’t classified this medicine’s effects on unborn babies. Talk with your doctor about this medicine if you’re pregnant or planning on it.
Tip: Always talk with your doctor before you take any medication while pregnant.- Don't take it with alcohol or other drugs that make you sleepy.
- Drinking alcohol while taking Unisom Sleeptabs (Doxylamine) isn't recommended.
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Unisomon 5/22/2017I break them in half because that's all I need to get me to sleep51ManJust as neededInsomnia
- Not habit-forming like other sleep aids can be.
- Worth itLow hassleReviewed Unisomon 1/17/2017The brand called Sleep Aid from Costco is Unisom and I love it. I may be a little sleepy in the morning but it goes away quick.82WomanSeasonal allergies