Amanda32 Report post Posted April 9, 2005 As you know my son as been on Phenergan now since Monday night but so far not made any difference. When any of your children have had it how long did the Dr say it would take to work, well if it does work?. I know things take a while to get in the system such as taking tablets but just wondered about this. Hopefully i will get a phone call sometime next week off the Paediatrician as he still dont go off to sleep until midnight and wont get up in the morning. I was told to wake him up early even if he has not gone to sleep until late as he may start to get tired from it. See how he gets on going back to school when he has to use his brains and to do some work and concentrate. Take care all Amanda <'> <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mossgrove Report post Posted April 9, 2005 We only tried it once, before a flight. It made things a whole lot worse. It seems to have quite a few potential side effects too, so we didn't use it again. Simon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted April 9, 2005 Hi Amanda, Like Simon, we have only tried it before a long flight. It was prescribed by our GP to help my (then) 21 month old daughter sleep on an overnight flight to and from South Africa. This was about 15 years ago; it was the usual thing to prescribe in these circumstances, I think it's actually an anti histamine. It worked very well for us, although I have to say that she was always a very good sleeper at home anyway. She was out like a light both times. In fact on the way back she rolled off the seat and didn't even wake up. The flight was a lot easier than it would have been. I don't know what the effects are of using it long term though. K Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted April 9, 2005 Hi. I used to give it to my daughter when she was younger (about3) and was warned by the Dr that it can have the reverse effect on some kids, it did with J we had her bouncing off the walls for hours. The thing was he never told us until we took her back saying it didn't work. We just gave up and she is still awake untill the early hours now she is 14. Oh and waking them up early makes no difference, she gets up at around 7 for school and spends the whole day the most misserable person ever. It does catch up with her now and again and she will sleep like the dead for a good 12 hours. Viper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sue B Report post Posted April 10, 2005 We also used Phenergan on D (pre dx) when he was about 3 as he would never sleep and it worked for one night only......kids fight this stuff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bevalee Report post Posted April 10, 2005 Hi My doctor prescribed this to my son at the age of 2, because he would only sleep for 2-3 hours a night. The phenergan made him sleep for 3-4 hours and he kept falling over all day, so i didn't give it to him again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rachelp2 Report post Posted April 12, 2005 Hi Amanda, Ask the paediatrician if you can try Melatonin, this could help put his body into a routine to help him sleep....it's an absolute godsend!!! He will not need it all the time, i just give my son half a 3mg capsule in his drink. It works within an hour! It is also tasteless and mixed in milk or a cuppa he won't taste it. My Dan hates tablets, he never knew he was having it, he does now and sometimes asks for one if he needs it. Rach x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squishychick Report post Posted August 7, 2005 We tried it when J was 18 mths. Did the right thing tried it at home to check for the opposite side effect. He was fine. Did it on a 7 hour night time flight - he climbed the walls. What a nightmare - we had to wait until it wore off It is also the active ingredient in Medised the cold medicine. However that one works - go figure Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smallworld Report post Posted August 8, 2005 I've noticed this too with Medised, is it much smaller dose than the phenergan ? Can't check cos we don't have any phenergan in the house, was a bit worried earlier about this cos middle child tried prawns for first time in 6 years after a previous outbreak of hives. It obviously wasn't the cause ! (or he's outgrown an allergy) wac Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted August 10, 2005 Used phenergan for my son about 9 years ago when he had chicken pox. Gave him it at about 11pm as he was too uncomfortable to sleep; the result..... he turned the house upside down and didn't go to sleep until 9.30am the next morning (he fell asleep in the car when I drove my daughter to school). Lauren Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
invent 10 things b4 breakfast Report post Posted August 17, 2005 I think this is the stuff in Piriton. I discovered it after my son came out in a heat rash once after a holiday and the doctor prescribed Piriton. It made him sleep so used it a few times when necessary, like travelling but must say he's a lot better these days so haven't used it for a few years now I'd forgotten all about it until now. I don't think it is as strong as prescibed phenergan, maybe that's why it didn't keep him awake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rabbit Report post Posted August 18, 2005 Phernergan sends J crazy.....its like having a mini Taz running from room to room. Our nutritionalist told us that the high sugar content was to blame for the hyper behaviour! However it sends our oldest into a deep restful sleep that lasts for hours and hours....just goes to show no two kids are ever the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemony Report post Posted August 21, 2005 I`ve only used Phenergan a couple of times for my son, for his travel sickness. It`s worked for us and i would use it again if a long journey was anticipated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
