Question 1

does benadryl (diphenhydramine) help to lessen the symptoms of vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately not. : While it can lead to sedation, typically it is not a first line option for vertigo. Ultimately it depends on the cause of the vertigo. Occasionally anti inflammatory agents or other meds are necessary to help.

Question 2

i have had vertigo for 3 months and have tried epley, semont, half somersolt. nothing helps. i was taking 25 mg benadryl every night as a preventative?

Accepted Answer

Need to see a doctor: Vertigo can be a sign of a serious underlying condition and needs to be evaluated

Question 3

can taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) for a few months lead to dependency? dizziness? palpitations?

Accepted Answer

No, yes, and no.: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is a good drug for allergy and allergic reactions and, very occasionally, for sleep. If your take it continuously to sleep it can lose it's effectiveness and make it difficult to sleep at all without it. Anything with sedative effects can lead to dizziness. Palpitations are less likely. Moderation is a good idea.

Question 4

my upper left lip is swollen just this morning.. it is associated with dizziness and i feel like vomitting.. what is this? can i just take benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: You may be having allergic reaction,  angio edema or something more severe like ramsayhunt syndrome. 
We would need more information and an examination of your face to know more. I would go to the er.   Good luck. Jp.

Question 5

i've been feeling very dizzy lately, i have allergies so im guessing the dizziness is from that. i took benadryl (diphenhydramine) allergy, alavert nothing seems to work?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: U might be a little dehydrated and the allergy meds dry u out even more.  I would try some Gatorade or a little salt in ur water.  The other possibility since u have allergy problems is either an ear or sinus infection or even just fluid in ur ears

Question 6

does benedryl help vertigo?

Accepted Answer

Less likely: The better drugs are Meclizine and dramamine (dimenhydrinate). Both are otc.

Question 7

other options for rhinitis and hives if antihistamines aren't working? they don't work and give me bad side effects (tachycardia, nervousness and dizziness on claritin, zyrtec, allegra and flu symptoms on ketotifen)? also tried famotidine but no help?

Accepted Answer

: Get allergy testing next and see what that tells you to avoid.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

i just took nyquil and benadryl. am i going to be ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you will be fine. but don't make it a habit of taking numerous sleep aids.

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Benadryl for vertigo

A member asked:

Does benadryl (diphenhydramine) help to lessen the symptoms of vertigo?

A member asked:

I have had vertigo for 3 months and have tried epley, semont, half somersolt. nothing helps. i was taking 25 mg benadryl every night as a preventative?

A member asked:

Can taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) for a few months lead to dependency? dizziness? palpitations?

A member asked:

My upper left lip is swollen just this morning.. it is associated with dizziness and i feel like vomitting.. what is this? can i just take benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

A member asked:

I've been feeling very dizzy lately, i have allergies so im guessing the dizziness is from that. i took benadryl (diphenhydramine) allergy, alavert nothing seems to work?

A member asked:

Does benedryl help vertigo?

A member asked:

Other options for rhinitis and hives if antihistamines aren't working? they don't work and give me bad side effects (tachycardia, nervousness and dizziness on claritin, zyrtec, allegra and flu symptoms on ketotifen)? also tried famotidine but no help?

A member asked:

What is benadryl (diphenhydramine) used for?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

I just took nyquil and benadryl. am i going to be ok?

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