Question 1

does benadryl (diphenhydramine) cause you to fail a u.a?

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NO: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) does not cause you to fail a drugs of abuse urinalysis.

Question 2

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 3

can stopping benadryl (diphenhydramine) after extended use cause side effects?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: It should not cause any issues.

Question 4

does benadryl cause cancer?

Accepted Answer

: Not a known side effect of Benadryl that should never be taken on a regular basis otherwise, but rather infrequently on an as needed basis and as recommended for either symptoms or exacerbation of known conditions.

Question 5

why does benadryl (diphenhydramine) causes drowsiness?

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Enters the brain: The molecular structure of benedryl allows it to enter the brain where it can interfere with the chemicals that transfer messages between brain cells. In most people it causes drowsiness, in some it will cause the opposite. Newer antihistamines like loritadine & fexofinadine have molecular structures that prevent entry into the brain, so they don't make you drousy.

Question 6

can benadryl (diphenhydramine) cause bad dreams? 50 mg of it.

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Medication effects: I understand your concern.
Thank you for informing about Anxiety, Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) and Klonopin.
Benadryl can cause fear and anxiety and may cause bad dreams.
Anxiety about unresolved conflicts can cause bad dreams.
Klonopin may cause anxiety, insomnia, and vivid dreams.

See a Psychiatrist for Diagnosis; discuss, their benefits and side effects of Klonopin and Benadryl; have Therapy.

Question 7

can giving benadryl (diphenhydramine) to a child cause diarrhea?

Accepted Answer

Diarrhea & Benadryl (diphenhydramine): This is very unlikely unless there is a specific allergy to the medication or if liquid form of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) there is an allergy to one of the ingredients in the liquid.  In my experience allergy to Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is rare.

Question 8

does benadryl (diphenhydramine) cause vivid dreams?

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Paradoxical effect: People often feel groggy and less rested in the morning after taking benadryl (diphenhydramine). Sleep is composed of repetitive cycles of non-rem and rem sleep. Dreams during rem sleep tend to be vivid, visual and story-like.  It is thought that Benadryl (diphenhydramine) affects our rem sleep, possibly by decreasing it. Why decreased rem sleep causes vivid dreaming is a mystery, but it can. It's also common with antidepressants.

Question 9

can benadryl (diphenhydramine) cause hypothyroidism?

Accepted Answer

No: But the side effects from the medication can make you feel that way.

Question 10

can extra strength benadryl (diphenhydramine) gel cause drowsiness?

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Unless you are covering a large area for an extended period of time or areas with breaks in the skin, it's highly unlikely this would be absorbed systemically to cause drowsiness.

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