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For sleep:
Try CBT-I (cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia), consistent bedtime/wake time, daylight exposure, and limiting late caffeine/alcohol. Consider melatonin short-term if appropriate. Aim to avoid diphenhydramine/doxylamine for chronic insomnia.
For allergies:
Prefer second-generation antihistamines (e.g., cetirizine, loratadine, fexofenadine) which have minimal anticholinergic activity. Saline rinses and allergen avoidance help too. (General guidance supported by Beers criteria caution against first-generation antihistamines.)
For bladder urgency:
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