Question 1

can you take pseudoephedrine with diphenhydramine?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: Psuedoephedrine is a sympathomimetic which may rev you up a bit.  Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine (antiallergy) medication with some sedating properties as well.

Question 2

is there a difference between benadryl (diphenhydramine) and pseudoephedrine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Benadry is the brand name for diphenhydramine, an antihistamine.  Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant.  So definitely a different medication.

Question 3

can you take sudafed pe cold and benadryl (diphenhydramine) together?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sudafed is a decongestant and benedryl is an anti-histamine.

Question 4

i took regular sudafed a few hours ago.  can i take a benadryl (diphenhydramine) before i go to bed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) ins an antihistamine, and sudafed is a decongestant. There is no problem taking them together at their recommended dosages, as long as you don't have any medical conditions in which these medications are not recommended (check with your doctor if you are unsure).

Question 5

can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) and sudafed while taking wellbutrin?

Accepted Answer

No : All these medications  are known to raise blood pressure. Check with your primary care physician what is the best treatment for you. Avoid self-medicating! Good luck and keep your health the best way possible

Question 6

what happens when you take aspirin, benadryl, (diphenhydramine) sudafed and mucinex all at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Nothing serious: Nothing serious iat 31 yrs age if there is no asthma or ulcer.Just dryness or fatigue can occur.

Question 7

can i take trazodone 50mg with vicks serve cold and flu? if not, can i take a trazodone 50mg with a benadryl and a sudafed instead?

Accepted Answer

: The interactions may result in drowsiness. Nasal congestion and cough are often relieved by nasal saline. Benadryl is an antihistamine and if you have an allergic reaction, please see your physician. Watch for signs of shortness of breath and fever.

Question 8

just took sudafed(nondrowsy small round red pill). i meant to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) (pink oblong pill) for relief from an itchy rash. can i stil take benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: plain sudafed doesn't contain an antihistaminic, just a decongestant, but mind you if have elevated blood pressure be cautious with decongestants in general including sudafed, good luck

Question 9

i take claritin & sudafed daily to help w/allergies & asthma, but allergies &/or head cold are very bad now. what else can i add? benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Effect of weather?: Good afternoon, 
at this time, in most parts of usa, changes in temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure affects the changes in the blood vessels and glands of the nasal passage, causing rhinal blockage and pressure changes in the sinus cavities. This is the low allergy season for pollen and molds. Dryness can be reduced by use of humidifiers as well as lowering the temperature of the room.

Question 10

i currently take flonase,benadryl,sudafed pe,&zyrtec, yet my allergies are not controlled. avoid food sensitivities/worse after uri. y nt controlled?

Accepted Answer

Allergy triggers: You might be a candidate for allergy desensitization shots. Are you able to avoid allergens? Make your bedroom as allergen free as possible. Here is an article from the American College of Allergy Asthma and Immunology:
http://acaai.org/allergies/allergy-treatment/environmental-trigger-avoidance

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What happens when you take aspirin, benadryl, (diphenhydramine) sudafed and mucinex all at the same time?

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Can i take trazodone 50mg with vicks serve cold and flu? if not, can i take a trazodone 50mg with a benadryl and a sudafed instead?

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Just took sudafed(nondrowsy small round red pill). i meant to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) (pink oblong pill) for relief from an itchy rash. can i stil take benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

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I take claritin & sudafed daily to help w/allergies & asthma, but allergies &/or head cold are very bad now. what else can i add? benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

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I currently take flonase,benadryl,sudafed pe,&zyrtec, yet my allergies are not controlled. avoid food sensitivities/worse after uri. y nt controlled?

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