I got to rely and live for the magic mouthwash. week 5 through 2 weeks post treatment were the toughest for me and the magic realy helped. I agree the benedryl will make you sleepy. Your doc should have access to afew formulas. Mine gave me lidocane and malox. I would take it before I would ear. Swish and spit. It would last aboutn 3-5 minutes. I would quick gulp some soft food down and take another swish and do it agian. Also the drink supliments like boost I would wash things down with as my cocktail. Just grin and bare it, it will be over sooner than you think.