I bought an over the counter anti-histamine in a effort to fight my allergy symptoms. It claimed to be a non-drowsy formula if used “as directed”.

Great, I thought. The last thing that I need is a medication that makes me sleepy. After all, the prescription meds that I already take make me sleepy.

Now, when I see something that says “non-drowsy formula” I assume that there is also a formula that does make you drowsy. So, if I take this medication “as directed”, it won’t make me drowsy.

But wait, one of the possible side effects of this medication is insomnia??!!

So, let me see if I understand this right. The medication won’t make me sleepy if taken “as directed” but it might keep me awake?

Well, that stands to reason. If it keeps me awake, it certainly won’t make me sleepy. At least they are truthful in their labeling.

I wonder if they also make a non-drowsy formula of No-Doze? You know, the kind that if taken “as directed” won’t make you sleepy.