Medication
Unisom
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Pharmacist-reviewed drug information from the RxWiki encyclopedia.
Overview
Unisom is an over the counter medication used to treat insomnia in adults and children 12 years of age and older.
Unisom belongs to a group of drugs called antihistamines. These work by blocking histamine and acetylcholine to help you get drowsy and fall asleep.This medication comes in a tablet form and is taken once daily 30 minutes before bedtime.
Common side effects of Unisom include dry mouth, nose and throat, drowsiness and nausea.
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