Question 1

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 2

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.

Question 3

can taking benadryl cause acquired lqts?

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Rarely.: In people who have congenital LQTS, benadryl can cause heart arrythmias by making their underlying problem worse. In people with normal QT, very large doses or overdoses of benadryl can prolong the QT and have serious or fatal consequences. Bendaryl is a medicine to avoid if you have LQTS, and only one of many factors to consider if you have the acquired version. Speak to a cardiologist.

Question 4

can i take benadryl if i have prostatitis?

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Yes: Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate, usually a bacterial infection.  Benadryl won’t help, but it won’t hurt either

Question 5

side effects of benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

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Dried up and sleepy: Why would you want to take benadry (the brand name for diphenhydramine) long term?  Fagetaboutit.   Side effects are drying of mucous membrane, drowsiness, fatigue, difficulty urinating...

Question 6

is benadryl (diphenhydramine) good for sinus?

Accepted Answer

Only in the: Sense that it could help dry up secretions, or decrease an allergic component of nasal congestion.

Question 7

is loratadine like benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Kinda mostly: Loratadine is a 'non-sedating antihistamine, ' and Diphenhydramine (/benadryl) is a sedating antihistamine (aka: older / h1 & h2 blocker), so yes, they are close cousins in intended effects--just differ in side effects.

Question 8

is benadryl (diphenhydramine) good for sunburn?

Accepted Answer

Only if it is itchy.: Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) can v redness, pain, itching ; swelling from burns. It has anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial ; antifungal qualities. It speeds burn healing by stimulating new skin growth. V pain by placing cool, moist compresses on skin. Nsaid's ; Acetaminophen can help. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can be used for itching. Hydrate well ; don't peel off deep layers. See dr for severe burns.

Question 9

can benadryl (diphenhydramine) help with fevers?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an: Anhistamine. It does not reduce fevers but can help with other symptoms that might be associated with a febrile condition.

Question 10

can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) for sinus?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an anti-histamine and has properties to dry secretions.  If you are having sinus congestion from seasonal allergies, this may help alleviate some of your symptoms.  It would also help if you have a runny nose.

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