Thread: I have a question about Dry eyes ?
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Old 07-29-2008, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Kristi View Post
I googled dry eyes today and I was surprised to read that over the counter sleeping pills can cause dry eyes and guess what I've been taking sleeping pills for many months now, because I just could't get to sleep.Well, sunday night I forgot to take them and I slept just fine so I didn't take any last night either so hopefully I won't need to take any more and I'll see if my eyes get better.
Are the OTC sleeping pills you've been taking brands like Tylenol PM, or Sominex?

The ingredient in the OTC sleeping pills that makes you sleepy, is Diphenhydramine...which is better known as Benadryl. An antihistamine.
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