Are doxylamine, the ingredient in Unisom, or diphenhydramine okay to take if you have glaucoma?
- Q: Are doxylamine, the ingredient in Unisom, or diphenhydramine okay to take if you have glaucoma?
- A: Thank you for submitting a question to Everyday Health. These medications do have a warning on them not to take if you have glaucoma without first contacting you heath care provider. Before taking any over-the-counter or herbal products you should contact your provider first. For more information you can go to http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/unisom http://www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/benadryl Gerald Levy, RPh
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