New use for Tylenol?

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dianthe1013

87 Posts

I've heard that Tylenol does, indeed, make some folks sleepy.

On the other hand, I think there are lots of people like my mother. She takes a Tylenol PM every night, religiously. When I mentioned that she might as well take Benadryl and not possibly damage her liver, she tried it. Claimed it didn't work, no matter how many times I try to tell her it's the SAME sleep-inducing medication.

Oh well. :)

Donna :)

nursedawn67, LPN

1,046 Posts

Specializes in Geriatrics, LTC.

I knew someone that said tylenol ES would make them sleepy.

Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho.

I have gotten up after tossing and turning for a hour or so and taken a couple Xtra strength tylenol. I doubt that it is really any sleep enhancing properties, but it does relieve whatever it is that keeps you from relaxing enough to get to sleep. Aches, unidentifiable pains, whatever.

bellehill, RN

566 Posts

Specializes in Neuro Critical Care.

SmilingBluEyes-

I agree, I took a Tylenol at work a couple of times and it made me so drowsy. I have no idea why or how but that is the only thing that could have done it. I stick with ibuprofen now!

live4today, RN

5,099 Posts

Specializes in Community Health Nurse.

Yes, Tylenol 1000 mgs at bedtime works for this ol' lady! Yessiree! My slumber is sweet after taking me Tylenol. Don't know why it works for me, but it does, and I'm ever soooooooo glad it does. :)

jevans

224 Posts

Sorry for my ignorance:confused:

What is Tylenol is it the same as paracetamol?

Obviously heard of it on TV and Film but never got round to finding out

j:kiss

live4today, RN

5,099 Posts

Specializes in Community Health Nurse.
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Originally posted by jevans

Sorry for my ignorance

What is Tylenol is it the same as paracetamol?

Obviously heard of it on TV and Film but never got round to finding out

Tylenol is the brand name for the generic acetaminophen - a pain reliever and fever reducer.

The EXTRA benefit of taking Tylenol - for me anyway - is sweet sweet slumber @ HS.

Sleepyeyes

1,244 Posts

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Originally posted by MPHkatie

I occasionally work Peds ER and I have had multiple parents and children of varying ages say that Motrin makes them sleepy- go figure, I have always assumed that it was because it relieved pain and now the pt could rest?

Oh thank you! I thought I was kooky....I occasionally take a couple of Advil for back pain and I sleep 4 hours straight, every time. 

kids

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My Grandma who was NOT a pill taker swore by a couple of Tylenol at bedtime...I have always assumed it helped the minor aches that she didn't realize she had...my Mom pops a couple when she can't sleep also. Both took/take Tylenol during the day for headaches etc without getting sleepy.

Ted

624 Posts

Specializes in ICU/CCU (PCCN); Heme/Onc/BMT.

I've had many and "old lady" ask for Tylenol to help them sleep. I don't care how it may work . . . but if it helps them sleep . . . so be it!

Ted

RNConnieF

324 Posts

I work both LTC and peds and both report that Tylenol causes sleep. The LTC faclilty I work at has a standing PRN order for Tylenol for "insomnia". In peds parents often report that Advil/Motrin make the kiddies sleepy. I've heard both enough times to believe that there is something to the reports. Who knows.

BadBird, BSN, RN

1,126 Posts

Specializes in Critical Care.

Just a guess here but I suspect that if tylenol eases the aches and pains the patients could relax and fall asleep.

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