Eric has had trouble sleeping the last two nights and is currently experiencing heart burn which he attributes to the stress of being in finals week and eating too much pizza. His lab partner in Physiology class tells him he should take some diphenhydramine (Benadryl) before he goes to bed because that will help him sleep and his upset stomach. Is this a good suggestion or not.
What will be an ideal response?
While longstanding heartburn or insomnia may both be symptoms of more severe underlying conditions that require a visit to a health professional, his lab partner is correct. Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine that is found in many over-the-counter sleep medications and it will block the effects of histamine in the stomach preventing acid production.
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