@gmamrj
I don't see any risk whatsoever in taking Benadryl as a sleep aid if it works for you. There is some mention in various medical blogs and discussions that it could lead long term to cognitive decline in some people, but that is so unlikely with Benadryl because it has been around for many decades, given to babies, and so forth. It's safe as safe can be. I have been taking doxylamine succinate which is an inexpensive antihistamine labeled by Costco as "Sleep Aid". Now that they have announced that 95% of those who take melatonin as a sleep aid are at risk of cardiac issues, I've stopped tsking the 3 mg before bedtime. I can tell a bit of a difference by not taking it, however. But that 95% number is a real surprise.