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No, the majority of OTC sleeping meds are made up of Benedryl. That is the active ingredient.

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Q: Can an over the counter sleep aid show a false positive for barbiturates?
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What drug can slow down the central nervous system?

Benzodiazepines,barbiturates, and sleep medications.


How did they put animals to sleep before tranquillizer guns?

Gas and baits containing barbiturates.


What are barbiturates common called?

Barbiturates are known as sedative-hypnotics because of their sleep-inducing and anxiety-decreasing properties. They are often called downers or older versions of tranquilizers.


Does over the counter sleep aid cause weight gain?

No, over the counter sleep aids will not cause weight gain.


What is the effect of barbiturate to the people using it?

Barbiturates have a sedative-hypnotics effect. They are sleep-inducing and anxiety-decreasing. However, barbiturates can be very dangerous because the correct dose is difficult to predict, and the slightest overdose can cause coma or death.


Will Nyquil cause a false positive for alcohol on a ua?

Yes, Yes, Yes!! I took one dose of Zzzquil (the sleep aid from the makers of Nyquil) the night before and my UA came up positive the next day for alcohol.


We stop breathing when we sleep?

No


Does Trazodone at 4 hundred MG at bedtime cause a false positive for THC?

no trazedone is a non narcotic anti depressant/sleep aid only pot contains THC


I can't sleep now what should I do?

You could take over-the- counter sleep aids to help you sleep if you are having trouble and can't sleep.


Can you overdose on over the counter sleep medication?

Yes.


What are some brands of OTC sleep aids?

One of the most popular over-the-counter Sleep Aid is ibuprofhen. Some other over-the-counter brands of Sleep Aids include Diphenhydramine, Doxylamine and Acetomenophen.


What are some strong over the counter sleep medications?

Over-the-counter all you are going to get is diphenhydramine or melatonin.