Is taking dormidine good?

Having sleepless nights is more or less normal, either from not sleeping at home, from having slept during the day, from having a job with split shifts and night shifts, from worries and stress, etc. What is not normal is that we have insomnia every day or that we sleep less than 4 hours in a row.

Sleep is very important for our body, as it helps us retain the information we have studied during the day, facilitates cell regeneration, takes care of the heart, promotes coordination, keeps diseases such as diabetes or hypertension at bay, improves mood, we feel energetic, etc.

If we see that they go several nights without resting for at least 6 hours in a row , we should consult a specialist, such as a psychologist, for example. From now on we recommend that we do not accept medications first, but a physical and mental assessment, that is why we recommend going to the psychologist. Prescription medication for insomnia is usually very aggressive and creates dependency, which can lead us to overdose.

What is it?

The full name of this over-the-counter medicine is Dormidine doxylamine, and it is a medicine that contains an active substance called doxylamine hydrogen succinate. Doxylamine is part of a group of drugs known as antihistamines, and these types of drugs are known to have very mild sedative properties.

Well, Dormidina is based on it and that is why it helps in occasional insomnia processes only for adults and healthy people, and we will understand that in the adverse effects.

Dormidine comes in a single tablet with 14 pills each containing 25 mg of the compound. The effect of drowsiness begins to be noticed after 30 or 40 minutes and the maximum point is after an hour to 3 hours. There the body should already be slightly sedated and has fallen asleep “naturally”. The maximum duration of this medicine is between 6 and 8 hours.

Let’s not believe that it is a strong sedative, we repeat again that it is only a slight feeling of drowsiness, so if the cell phone rings, the dog barks or there is a knock on the door, we will wake up, somewhat slower than without pills, but we we will wake up and go to the source of the sound.

Does it work or is it placebo?

Dormidine, as a general rule, usually works. As we have said in the previous section, it is a state of mild drowsiness induced through a compound that is part of the group of antihistamines. Now, there are cases in which we are very accelerated, we have had a lot of coffee, we are very nervous, or whatever and it does not take effect in 30 minutes or 1 hour, but it is quite probable that we will fall asleep within the first 3 hours. after taking the pill.

There are cases in which we can take up to 2 pills if we are very upset, but before that, it is best to consult a psychologist and ask for professional help . Medication should always be the last option. We can play sports, reduce caffeine, go for a walk, listen to our favorite music, read, avoid screens, stay quiet in the dark, practice yoga, stretch, or do something that helps us relax.

It should not be taken more than 5 or 7 days in a row, since we are sending confusing information to our brain, that is, I can only sleep if I take it. Creating drug dependency is not the right way. If we feel that without a pill we cannot sleep, we should ask for professional help.

Adverse effects

It is clear that the benefits we get with Dormidina is to put an end to occasional insomnia, whether due to jetlag, occasional stress, personal or work problems, etc. But if not taken properly it can cause side effects.

It is important to have good lifestyle habits and have certain routines, especially at bedtime, but sometimes we skip that and insomnia problems arise. If we decide to resort to Dormidina, we should also know that when we wake up we will have some of these symptoms as adverse effects:

• Drowsiness.
• Dry mouth.
• Irritability.
• Blurry vision.
• Constipation.
• Difficulty urinating.
• Increased mucus and stuffy nose.
• Dizziness and instability.
• vomiting.
• Diarrhea.
• Ringing and noise in the ears.
• Tiredness and feeling of weakness.
• low blood pressure
• Skin rash.

These effects usually occur when we take the pill for the first few times or have not taken it for several weeks.

Be very careful with Dormidine, which, although it is a non-dangerous drug and does not require a prescription, but has certain contraindications. For example, if we are allergic to any component of this drug, we should not take it.

Also, if we are allergic to antihistamines either. We should not, under any circumstances, take Dormidina while pregnant or breastfeeding. If we suffer from kidney problems, urination, glaucoma or similar, this medicine is prohibited.

If we have respiratory problems such as asthma, bronchitis or pulmonary emphysema, it is not a good idea to consume this medication. It is best to consult a doctor and see what to do then. The same if we have stomach ulcers, diabetes, thyroid, high blood pressure and other health complications.

Advice

Dormidina is freely available, that is, we can get it by going to a pharmacy, but having all of the above clear, now we are going to see some tips to avoid making beginner mistakes and avoid adverse effects.

• It should be taken about 30 minutes before going to sleep.
• Do not take if in those 30 minutes we have to drive, even if it is a 5-minute drive.
• Only suitable for adults.
• It is prohibited for children and pregnant women.
• When taking the pill, it is recommended to drink between 1 and 2 glasses of water . This way we avoid many side effects such as mucus, dry mouth, dizziness and problems urinating.
• Do not take more than 2 pills in a single day.
• That the treatment last no more than 5 or 7 days.
• Try relaxation methods, change of diet, improve habits, etc. before taking the pill.