Question 1

can i take benadryl three hours after tums?

Accepted Answer

Yes: They should not interact.You may want to speak with your physician to make sure does not interact with any other meds that you may be on.

Question 2

i've broken out in what i think are hives on my legs. i had diarrhea earlier and i just dry heaved. so i want to know if i can take three benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Read the label and know the potential adverse effects of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) before using.  Recommend starting with 50mg dose and can repeat 3-4hrs later if needed.  Hives in association with new diarrhea are almost certainly a result of the immune response to infection and should clear up shortly.  If they return after Benadryl (diphenhydramine), consider longer acting, newer-generation antihistamine such as cetirizine.

Question 3

why can't i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) 3 days before an allergy test? is there another option?

Accepted Answer

No Antihistamines: Antihistamines (like benadryl, (diphenhydramine) claritin, zyrtec, allegra) interfere with the skin testing performed in clinic to determine what you are allergic to. Your test will not work if you take these close to testing.  If nasal allergies are the problem, you can try an over the counter nasal steroid but remember that this take a few days to start improving symptoms.

Question 4

what will happen if you take three benadryl (diphenhydramine) liqui gels at the same time?

Accepted Answer

BENADRYL (diphenhydramine): Each capsule contains 25 mg of Diphenhydramine (benadryl (diphenhydramine)).  75 mg of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) exceeds the normal maximum dose of 50 mg.  I would not recommend exceeding 50 mg.  The risk is extreme dressiness and perhaps difficulty in functioning.   If you are taking other medications that may cause dressiness, the effect will be magnified by also taking 75 mg of benadryl (diphenhydramine).  Do not exceed 50 mg for any one dose.

Question 5

i took 5ml of hydrocodone cough syrup three hours ago is it safe for me to take a benadryl pink pill?

Accepted Answer

Mostly.: There is likely some anti-histamine in the cough syrup. That and not the narcotic is probably the bigger risk. And that isn't a big risk. Furthermore, the peak effect of the hydrocodone was by 3 hrs and by now it is wearing off. But if there was anti-histamine in the cough syrup it is still there (but not at peak). These are safe with a wide range of safe doses.

Question 6

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 7

how much diphenhydramine do people take to trip?

Accepted Answer

Toxicity: Every human body reacts to a drug differently. In some children, even one dose of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) will make them very hyper (known as a paradoxical reaction). First and foremost, you should always follow the labeled instructions on all otc medications. If still unsure, speak to your physician.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

how many benadryls (diphenhydramine) can you take a day?

Accepted Answer

For most , 50 mg 4x: Up to 50 mg 4 times daily can be tolerated by most people but beware of significant drowsiness at least in the first 10 days.

Question 10

is it ok to take diphenhydramine 6 hours after taking robxin?

Accepted Answer

Very sedating: You would be very drowsy,sedated with poor coordination. Do not drive or do anything mechanical- not a good idea at all.

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Why can't i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) 3 days before an allergy test? is there another option?

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