Now I do realize this would be a very small amount of blood, but I'm just curious. Yes, there are health risks associated with ingesting or being exposed to menses, because this is both fluid sharing and also blood sharing, even though menses is more than just blood.
Most over-the-counter sleep aids contain antihistamines. Tolerance to the sedative effects of antihistamines can develop quickly â so the longer you take them, the less likely they are to make you sleepy. In addition, some over-the-counter sleep aids can leave you feeling groggy and unwell the next day.
Over-the-counter (OTC) sleep aids and sleeping pills Standard over-the-counter sleeping pills rely on antihistamines as their primary active ingredient to promote drowsiness. Common over-the-counter sleep medications include: 1  Diphenhydramine (found in brand names like Nytol, Sominex, Sleepinal, Compoz) 2  Doxylamine (brand names such as Unisom, Nighttime Sleep Aid)