sleeping pills

[superjane]

hi everyone, i was just wondering if i can take sleeping pills whilst on this diet??

i always have to take at least a couple of nytol every night in order to sleep,and i've been like this since i was a teen.i read the label (not that i understood much) and it said it has some starch in it,was just wondering if this will affect my diet???

thankyou

[kibskix]

Re: sleeping pills

i'd quit taking it just because when i eat this way, and work out, i dont -need- a sleep aid. work yout butt off in a good work out and i promise you'll sleep better.

[superjane]

Re: sleeping pills

i'd quit taking it just because when i eat this way, and work out, i dont -need- a sleep aid. work yout butt off in a good work out and i promise you'll sleep better.

thanx for your help,but i am already a very active person.maybe i should describe myself a bit better: i weigh under 9 stone and am a size 10 for 5'8''. i literally only need to lose about 1 stone.maybe for some of you this seems silly,but i am a very slim built person,and over the past months i have just been binging constantly which has made me put on a stone.

i am insomniac,there is no amount more of exercise i do will help that.

i just want to know if i can continue to take my sleeping pills? thanx

[Georgiana]

Re: sleeping pills

You didn't tell us exactly what's in them. Can you post here what's written on the label? Or maybe tell us the name of the product and we can find it online.

[Miss Phode]

Re: sleeping pills

If you're dependant on sleeping pills, you probably want to mention that to your doc. Do you have a high caffiene intake? Anxiety? Stress? Depression? Taking OTC sleeping pills every night isn't all that good for you. At least if they were prescription sleeping pills, your doseage would be monitored by a doc.

[superjane]

Re: sleeping pills

You didn't tell us exactly what's in them. Can you post here what's written on the label? Or maybe tell us the name of the product and we can find it online.

yep i usually just take nytol

also i see your figure is similar to mine, can i ask you how long has it taken you to drop from size 12-14 to the size you are now? thanx

[superjane]

Re: sleeping pills

If you're dependant on sleeping pills, you probably want to mention that to your doc. Do you have a high caffiene intake? Anxiety? Stress? Depression? Taking OTC sleeping pills every night isn't all that good for you. At least if they were prescription sleeping pills, your doseage would be monitored by a doc.

well its just something that seems to run in the family.i was put on higher dosage of sleeping pills a few years ago by my GP, but i just tend to buy the over the counter ones now.i am usually quite hyper or anxious so i never drink anything with caffeine in it

[Miss Phode]

Re: sleeping pills

well its just something that seems to run in the family.i was put on higher dosage of sleeping pills a few years ago by my GP, but i just tend to buy the over the counter ones now.i am usually quite hyper or anxious so i never drink anything with caffeine in it

You poor thing. I hate not being able to sleep at night.

[mitzimarie]

Re: sleeping pills

NYTOL Nighttime Sleep Aid Ingredients:
Active Ingredients Diphenhydramine HCI 25 Mg Inactive Ingredients Corn Starch, Lactose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Silica, Stearic Acid

NYTOL Nighttime Sleep Aid Directions:
Adults and children 12 years of age and over: oral dosage is two caplets (50mg) at bedtime if needed, or as directed by a doctor.

NYTOL Nighttime Sleep Aid Cautions:
Do not give to children under 12 years of age. If sleeplessness persists continuously for more than 2 weeks, consult your physician. Insomnia may be a symptom of serious underlying medical illness. Do not take this product, unless directed by a doctor, if you have breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, or if you have glaucoma or difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland. Do not use with any other product containing Diphenhydramine including one applied topically. Avoid alcoholic beverages while taking this product. Do not take this product of you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers, without first consulting your doctor. In case of accidental overdose, seek professional assistance or contact a poison control center immediately. As with any drug, if you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a health professional before using this product. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children.
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Hmmm.... corn starch.... not crazy about that ingredient. Not sure about the rest of it.

Also says it is to be used for occasional sleeplessness, not chronic.

[Georgiana]

Re: sleeping pills

Here is the list of ingredients:

Tablets

25 mg
Each white, uncoated tablet, imprinted with an "N" on one side, contains diphenhydramine HCl 25 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, and stearic acid.

50 mg
Each blue, uncoated tablet, imprinted with an "N" on one side, contains diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake, lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, and stearic acid.

Caplets: Extra Strength
Each blue, coated caplet, imprinted with "Nytol" on one side, contains diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: cornstarch, FD&C Blue No. 1 Aluminum Lake, lactose, microcrystalline cellulose, Opadry light blue YS-1-4004, silicon dioxide, and stearic acid.


Capsules: Extra Strength Quickgels
Each clear, light yellow, soft gel capsule, imprinted with a white "N" on one side, contains diphenhydramine HCl 50 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: edible ink, gelatin, glycerin, polyethylene glycol, sorbitol, and water.

Source: http://bodyandhealth.canada.com/drug...d_name_id=1817

They do contain "illegal" ingredients, but if you have to take them, then I wouldn't worry. In 25-50 mg, the amount of carbohydrate is insignificant.

I know you won't like what I'm gonna say, but I have to restate what Miss Phode said. Does your doctor know that you are taking over the counter sleeping pills? As you most probably know already, it is not recommended to take Nytol for more than 14 days in a row...

Someone asked me before about my weight loss, so here is the link to that thread: http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...eorgianna.html

Okay. That's about it. I'll go vandalize other threads now.

I hope you'll get a good night's sleep.

[superjane]

Re: sleeping pills

thankyou everyone for your help

ok well i'll take a couple tonight or else i'll be up till dawn, and tomorrow i'll go get my prescription from GP.

thanx guys

[TogaGirl]

Re: sleeping pills

Have you tried melatonin? It's not a quick fix as it takes your body a bit to adjust, but it has been a LIFESAVER for me. Here's a link on a similar discussion a while back

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.com/forums/main-atkins-diet-forum/71169-sominex.html