Question 1

have an amoxcillin rash..itchy, red can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) ? (or something similar) i am a type 2 diabetic taking one metformin tablet per day

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes you can take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or similar meds.

Question 2

i have been having extremely itchy skin. starts on hands and feet. sometimes on the rest of my body.  there are no marks to show any signs of rash.  that is until i claw myself to death. wondered if it may be a sign of diabetes. never had this before. lotion does not help. i have not changed any kind of soap or shampoo or detergent. i can take a benadryl and it will stop.

itching?

Accepted Answer

Scabies perhaps?: Extreme itching MAYBE DUE to a mite which causes Scabies. It is not due to diabetes.
You have to use a topical ointment from the pharmacy to stop it.
You can ask your pharmacist for available meds. Or call a doctor and
get a prescription medication once and done head to toe topical to stop the itching. 
It is common and easily treated once you have the correct diagnosis.

Question 3

can i inject benadryl (diphenhydramine) into bug bites with one of those needles diabetic patients use daily? where can i buy a needle? would this method soothe itch?

Accepted Answer

Not good idea.: Don't need to resort to injection! bug bites will usually respond nicely to oral antihistamines such as Loratadine or fexofenadine without the drowsiness of benadryl (diphenhydramine).  Topically you may use Benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream and mid range potency steroids. Pharmacist should be able to point you in the right direction.

Question 4

62m 5.5 ft,95 kg bp,diabetic for 20 years( using telmisartan,tripide) have continuous cough ,worsens at night feels like a limp at back of my throat. using antibiotics and antihistamines for it after consultation with doc,plz suggest?

Accepted Answer

: Telmisartan is an ARB class of meds used to treat hypertension. They are much less apt to have the side effect of a chronic irritating hacking cough from the trachea. ACE inhibitors like lisinopril are much more apt to cause this annoying side effect. Nevertheless, Your telmisartan may be causing your cough. ARBs &amp; ACE inhibitors are important for kidney protection in diabetics though. Ask your MD

Question 5

how much benadryl (diphenhydramine) d can a 3 year old take?

Accepted Answer

Based on weight: Typical dosing for Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is 1 mg/kg of weight. For example, if a child weighed 10 kg (~22 pounds), they could take 10 mg.

Question 6

can i take benzonotate with benadryl?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There is no interaction between these medications. Take them as directed.

Question 7

might i take 100 mg benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, that is the maximum dose.

Question 8

can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) and qnasl?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes  they work in combination for upper 
respiratory allergies.

Question 9

can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) and virtussin?

Accepted Answer

No: Combination isn't advisable, benadryl (diphenhydramine) may increase CNS depressive effects of virtussin, better see your doctor if the cough is really bothersome, good luck

Question 10

i had two drinks at 7pm. can i take 25mg or 50mg or benadryl?

Accepted Answer

Yes if: You are planning to go the bed. Some studies have shown that the sedative effect of one Benadryl= 1 shot of alcohol (likely more so for women). Be sure you will not be driving after this combination.

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