Re: Inducing sleep at 34 weeks

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According to "epocrates"(A drug Database), Temazepam (Restoril) is a pregnancy Class X medication. That means it should not be given to pregnant women as the risks outweigh any suspected benefits.

I ahve always used Benadryl 50 mg at bedtime. It is safe and on top of that you can now buy it OTC.

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