What is Acetaminophen-Diphenhydramine?
Category: Over the Counter Drugs
Most popular types: Tylenol PM Pain Reliever PM Tylenol Extra Strength PM Show all
Acetaminophen and diphenhydramine are combined in a variety of over the counter preparations. It is used to aid in the relief of insomnia accompanied by minor pain.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 60 | 27 | |
| Pain | 60 | 15 | |
| Headaches | 12 | 3 | |
| Difficulty staying asleep | 6 | 0 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 6 | 3 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 14 | |
| None | 44 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Acetaminophen-Diphenhydramine
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Grogginess in morning | 5 | |
| Bizarre dreams | 1 | |
| Breakthrough pain | 1 | |
| Dizziness | 1 | |
| Liver impairment | 1 | |
| Restlessness (akathisia) | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Acetaminophen-Diphenhydramine
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 17 | |
| Did not seem to work | 12 | |
| Doctor's advice | 7 | |
| Side effects too severe | 7 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 3 | |
| Expense | 2 |
Duration
Stopped taking Acetaminophen-Diphenhydramine
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 6 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 6 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 5 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 5 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 10 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 7 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
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