Question 1

is benadryl (diphenhydramine) good to take for a hangover?

Accepted Answer

No: Not aware of any data that would suggest Benadryl (diphenhydramine) would be helpful for a hangover.

Question 2

why is it that benadryl (diphenhydramine) gives me a hangover?

Accepted Answer

Crosses into brain: There is a blood:brain barrier and medications can cross through this barrier to cause people to feel "hungover".  People complain of feeling drowsy or paradoxically some people get insomnia.  Non-sedating antihistamines (fexofenadine, loratidine, cetirizine) have less of this "crossover" and so cause less problems for people.

Question 3

husband has bad allergies. congested, runny nose. claritin doesn't help, zyrtec makes him dizzy, benadryl (diphenhydramine) makes him hungover. what else will help?

Accepted Answer

Seasonal allergies: Treatment of allergic rhinitis will be based on the severity of the symptoms. Intra nasal steroids ( like Flonase or nasonex)  would be considered in the treatment. You can also try allegra. In severe cases  we might start oral steroids.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

can taking benadryl cause acquired lqts?

Accepted Answer

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 9

can i take benadryl if i have prostatitis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

side effects of benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

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...

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