Question 1

i take a mix of 200 mg of diphenhydramine and 2 mg of xanax (alprazolam) for sleep have been for 5 years. dangers? how do i quit?

Accepted Answer

Dependant : You have become physically and mentally dependant on these drugs to sleep, and will eventually  need higher and higher doses to get the same effect. 200 mg of diphenhydramine is a very high dose with side effects of dry mouth, constipation, urinary retention, and daytime sleepiness. Xanax (alprazolam) is highly addictive. Have your doctor wean you from these medications slowly to avoid withdrawal and seizures.

Question 2

is 200 mg of benadryl (diphenhydramine) taken all at once dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): I would not advise dose higher than 100mg. Please consult your doctor.

Question 3

will 200 mg of benadryl (diphenhydramine) help me sleep?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 200 mg-NOT: a safe dose.

Question 4

i have a question about diphenhydramines ?

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Ask away: If you have a question about diphenhydramines, this site would  be a good place to find the answer.  Your next step would be to ask the question.

Question 5

is diphenhydramine adictave?

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No: The antihistamine is does not have addictive qualities. Yet a person can become habit driven to continue any product/medication/coffee/food etc.Habituation is a strong force in ones life to continue past patterns. If stopped, a longing for that product can be quite strong, but it does not produce the physical addiction entails.

Question 6

is 150 mg of diphenhydramine okay?

Accepted Answer

too much: This is too much diphenhydramine, you should not take such high doses before checking with a doctor or guided by a doctor.

Question 7

can i cut diphenhydramine in half?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some Diphenhydramine comes in capsules and some in solid pills.  You can cut the pills but the capsules will just squish, break open and spill the contents.  If capsules are all you have, you can dissolve the contents in water and drink half or something we do with patients at times is to mix it with jello and have them eat the proper amount.

Question 8

what color are diphenhydramine pills?

Accepted Answer

DiphenhydramineColor: Usually they are pink or pink and white if capsules; but I do not know if soem generic version scould be white.

Question 9

is 75mg of diphenhydramine an overdose?

Accepted Answer

75mg diphenhydramine: Is larger than a single dose should be for an adult or child. So it is technically an overdose. Normal doses for a child may be 75 to 150mg per day in divided dose or 150 to 300 mg per day in a divided dose for an adult. Are you considering taking an overdose?  If you are -please have a friend or relative take you to the nearest er or call 911. With help your life and problems can improve.

Question 10

can i take 75mg of diphenhydramine hci?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Diphenhydramine is the generic name of an antihistamine whose brand name is Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Drugs are usually dosed on body weight and how quickly they are usually metabolized. For this one usually every 6 hours. Most common side effect is tiredness (2 out of 3) but 1 out of 3 speed up. Never a dull moment in medicine if your always thinking about what you're doing. PS- you did not mention your weight.

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Will 200 mg of benadryl (diphenhydramine) help me sleep?

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I have a question about diphenhydramines ?

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