... taking it every night for a few weeks now and this morning I woke up and the tip of my tongue was numb. that's the only thing that is different. its five hours later and its still numb
Diphenhydramine - will taking too much nytol cause the tip of my tongue to go numb? I have been?
Question posted by wy1988 on 1 Aug 2016
Last updated on 26 December 2016
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DzooBaby
1 Aug 2016
Hmmm, that's not a typical side effect of diphenhydramine but it is possible I suppose. It might also be a sign of something else. When you stick your tongue out does it come out straight or does it curve to one side or the other unintentionally? If it does curve to the side when you stick it out, this can be the sign of something serious like a small stroke or TIA and you will need medical attention right away. If it comes out straight and you have no other problems, just stop taking the Nytol (I dont think you should really use that more than 2-3 nights in a row unless a doctor advises you to) If you are having trouble sleeping, you should talk to your doctor about it. You might need a different sleep aid.
SheWantDaPharmD
27 Dec 2016
While the duration of the adverse effect is not typical, diphenhydramine can be used as a local anesthetic. I don't like swallowing pills, and though it isn't recommended, I chew or crush most of mine. I stopped doing this with Benadryl and other diphenhydramine products because my entire mouth would go numb after exposure to the drug. If you don't think this is the case, then I would recommend seein a healthcare professional, maybe your prescriber or local pharmacist.
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