Question 1

if my benadryl (diphenhydramine) contains phenylephrine is it not a good idea to take two tablets for sleep?

Accepted Answer

Drop phenylephrine: Find a product that does not contain the phenylephrine. For most people , that med is stimulating and will make you stay awake, not help you sleep. Make sure you also use good sleep hygiene - bedtime routine, minimize distractions around you, warm milk, and consider melatonon for sleep aid rather than more and more benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Question 2

my daughter has a cough. is 4yrs. can i give her children's triaminic night cough n cold with diphenhydramine & phenylephrine if so what dose?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: Children's cold medication not recommended for the under 6 yo crowd.  Instead give honey 1 tsp every 4 -6 hours for cough.

Question 3

i took acetaminophen diphenhydramine phenylephrine. what are possible side effects?

Accepted Answer

Many side effects: The Diphenhydramine can cause sleepiness, dry mouth, problems urinating. It can also raise up your blood pressure. Phenylephrine can cause higher blood pressure, speed up your heart rate(pulse rate). Cause palpitations, rapid heart beat. It can also make you feel nervous and anxious. It can also cause dry mouth. Using more that 3 grams of  acetominophen  per day is bad for your kidneys and liver.

Question 4

hi, i'm having a spreading swollen reaction to what is probably a bed bug bite(s). cannot get benadryl, (diphenhydramine) will phenylephrine work to help control it?

Accepted Answer

No: Phenylepherine is a decongestant not an antihistaminic, so it won't control itching or 'allergic reaction'. If you can't get benadryl (diphenhydramine) for whatever reason right now, try having a shower and apply cold compresses till you see a doctor, good luck

Question 5

my son is 10 months old and weighs 20 lbs. tonight i accidentally gave him benadryl with phenylephrine. he had 3 mls.

Accepted Answer

Relax: He'll likely be a  little sleepy but should be okay at that dose.

Question 6

is it a bad idea to take acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, phenylephrine, diphenhydramine, & tetrahydrocannabinol together?

Accepted Answer

Multiple mes: Yes- all the meds you mentioned can have additive effects when taken together. Please talk to your doctor.

Question 7

i need to know if i am able to take mucinex: nightshift (acetaminophen,dextromethorphan, triprolidine), sudafed pe (phenylephrine), and diphenhydramine together?

Accepted Answer

Maybe too much: Maybe too much antihistamine, as the triprolidine and the diphenhydramine are both over-the-counter antihistamines. That could mean drowsiness and dry mouth. Some people may get constipation. Older guys may have a hard time peeing until the drugs wear off.

Question 8

is it possible for me to take phenylephrine and pseudophedrine?

Accepted Answer

Drug interactions.: This was checked using phenylephrine &amp;
Pseudoephedrine Plus (chlorpheniramine / pseudoephedrine). Didn't find any significant interactions.  (http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=1853-0,638-15613)

Question 9

can i take 75mg of diphenhydramine hci?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Diphenhydramine is the generic name of an antihistamine whose brand name is Benadryl (diphenhydramine). Drugs are usually dosed on body weight and how quickly they are usually metabolized. For this one usually every 6 hours. Most common side effect is tiredness (2 out of 3) but 1 out of 3 speed up. Never a dull moment in medicine if your always thinking about what you're doing. PS- you did not mention your weight.

Question 10

how much diphenhydramine would i need to take to od?

Accepted Answer

A lot: Diphenhydramine has a very low toxicity so you would need a very large dose.  It is sleep inducing and is used for this side effect commonly.  But why push this point unless you have some other motive.

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If my benadryl (diphenhydramine) contains phenylephrine is it not a good idea to take two tablets for sleep?

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My daughter has a cough. is 4yrs. can i give her children's triaminic night cough n cold with diphenhydramine & phenylephrine if so what dose?

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I took acetaminophen diphenhydramine phenylephrine. what are possible side effects?

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Hi, i'm having a spreading swollen reaction to what is probably a bed bug bite(s). cannot get benadryl, (diphenhydramine) will phenylephrine work to help control it?

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My son is 10 months old and weighs 20 lbs. tonight i accidentally gave him benadryl with phenylephrine. he had 3 mls.

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Is it a bad idea to take acetaminophen, dextromethorphan, phenylephrine, diphenhydramine, & tetrahydrocannabinol together?

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I need to know if i am able to take mucinex: nightshift (acetaminophen,dextromethorphan, triprolidine), sudafed pe (phenylephrine), and diphenhydramine together?

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Is it possible for me to take phenylephrine and pseudophedrine?

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Can i take 75mg of diphenhydramine hci?

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How much diphenhydramine would i need to take to od?

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