Question 1

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 2

does benadryl-d treat fever?

Accepted Answer

No : Benadryl d contains an antihistamine (Benadryl or diphenhydramine) and a decongestant.  There are no ingredients that would treat a fever.

Question 3

can i take benadryl with my cymbalta?

Accepted Answer

: No known drug drug interaction between Cymbalta and Benadryl. Drug specific side effects still apply and should be discussed with your prescriber and/ or pharmacist.

Question 4

can you use benadryl with methotrexate?

Accepted Answer

Should be safe: Interaction is unlikely to be a problem unless possibly increased drowsiness, but most people should not drive or operate equipment with Benadryl anyway.

Question 5

is claritin like benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both are antihistamines. They exert similar physiologic effects.

Question 6

can u take benadryl and trazodone together ?

Accepted Answer

Both depress CNS: Each of the drugs listed is capable of depressing the function of the central nervous system (CNS). The concomitant use of two or more drugs that have the potential to depress CNS function (either as a therapeutic intention or a side effect) is often clinically appropriate.
If not already drowsy by trazodone, you can start low dose of benadryl and see how do you feel. if too drowsy, suspend

Question 7

does benadryl (diphenhydramine) help nausea?

Accepted Answer

No: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an anti-histamine and would not relieve nausea.

Question 8

can you take meloxicam and benadryl together?

Accepted Answer

Should be ok if...: If a person had no problems taking meloxicam (Mobic) in the past for some medical condition, and separately had no problem taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in the past, then she should be ok taking the medications at the same time. If worried, she can ask her doctor who prescribed the meloxicam. Benadryl does cause drowsiness, so can be unsafe for certain activities such as driving or piloting.

Question 9

is it okay to take benadryl on top of trazadone?

Accepted Answer

Increased sleepiness: Trazodone and benadryl are both medications that can be sedating.  In general it would be safe to use them together with the caution that the sedating effects would be greater.  It may be best to check with your physician to see if this is the right choice for you.

Question 10

can benadryl (diphenhydramine) raise your pulse?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: If you're sensitive as it has a mild anticholinergic effect.

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