Question 1

i have been having extremely itchy skin. starts on hands and feet. sometimes on the rest of my body.  there are no marks to show any signs of rash.  that is until i claw myself to death. wondered if it may be a sign of diabetes. never had this before. lotion does not help. i have not changed any kind of soap or shampoo or detergent. i can take a benadryl and it will stop.

itching?

Accepted Answer

Scabies perhaps?: Extreme itching MAYBE DUE to a mite which causes Scabies. It is not due to diabetes.
You have to use a topical ointment from the pharmacy to stop it.
You can ask your pharmacist for available meds. Or call a doctor and
get a prescription medication once and done head to toe topical to stop the itching. 
It is common and easily treated once you have the correct diagnosis.

Question 2

i thought i took 1 benadryl an hour ago but because i was still itching i went ahead and took another one a few mins ago, so thats 3 within an hour.

Accepted Answer

Benadyl dose: Benadryl dose is 50 mg every 6 hours.

you may be drowsy.drink plenty of water

If still itching you may need steroids.- go to ER

Question 3

i took some childrens benadryl this morning before checking the expiration date and seeing that it expired in january of 2019. today is april 7, 2020. will i be okay and what should i expect to happen?

Accepted Answer

No worries: Most meds last well longer than their expiration date, in some cases - years. As time passes, the medicine simply loses potency. The worst that would happen is that you wouldn't get the expected benefit of the Benadryl.

Question 4

took 2 reactine e.s 24 hours ago. safe to take 2 benadryl (diphenhydramine) now?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as you are aware that this may make you drowsy- perhaps that's what you want in the first place.

Question 5

can you give children s benadryl (diphenhydramine) while child is taking amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

Polypharmacy: These two medications have no significant interaction and are generally safe together.  For more specifics, contact the prescribing physician as he or she would have more medical history available that could potentially be relevant.

Question 6

can benadryl still make you feel drowsy the next day? i took it at 5:45 last night and still feel weak and drowsy even though i s!ept.

Accepted Answer

Yes indeed: Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) can be an effective sleep aid, but is long acting and often has exactly these effects. Aas you probably know, all sleep aids are discouraged unless really needed. Avoid alcohol near bedtime (causes rebound awakening in the middle of night or early morning hours). If sleep aid needed, a shorter acting one by prescription is recommended (e.g zolpidem, i.e. Ambien®).

Question 7

what is benadryl (diphenhydramine) used for?

Accepted Answer

See below: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine. It is normally used to help with allergy symptoms, sneezing, and runny nose. It can also help with itchy rashes. Also, it is occasionally used for motion sickness.

Question 8

how should a person feel if the snorted 50 mgs of benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Bad idea: The snorting of medicines that are not supposed to be administered intranasally is usually going to lead to catastrophic effects.  The consequences of administering  Benadryl (diphenhydramine) in an inappropriate manner could be delirium and hallucinations.  You could also turn psychotic and accidentally hurt yourself or someone else.

Question 9

is it safe to take 4  benadryl, 50 mg?

Accepted Answer

Not good idea: This will not kill you but will likely make you very drowsy, thirsty (dry mouth), and/or constipated.  It may also lead to rapid heart beats.   Why do you feel that you need that many?

Question 10

does taking benadryl daily help lupus?

Accepted Answer

: Benadryl is an antihistamine.  Lupus is a collagen-vascular disease, with multiple organ potential involvement.  There is absolutely no way that Benadryl would improve any of this, unless used to treat an allergic response to an indicated medication.

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I thought i took 1 benadryl an hour ago but because i was still itching i went ahead and took another one a few mins ago, so thats 3 within an hour.

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I took some childrens benadryl this morning before checking the expiration date and seeing that it expired in january of 2019. today is april 7, 2020. will i be okay and what should i expect to happen?

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Took 2 reactine e.s 24 hours ago. safe to take 2 benadryl (diphenhydramine) now?

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Can you give children s benadryl (diphenhydramine) while child is taking amoxicillin?

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Can benadryl still make you feel drowsy the next day? i took it at 5:45 last night and still feel weak and drowsy even though i s!ept.

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How should a person feel if the snorted 50 mgs of benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

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