Question 1

cani take benadryl (diphenhydramine) with loratadine?

Accepted Answer

Probably yes.: Many people report their 'daily' non-sedating antihistamine in the am does not provide relief until next am. So, if no concerns for gu/heart/bp/med-conflict issues, then they often take a 'sedating' antihistamine at night for continued symptom relief and 'bonus' of sleep aid effect.

Question 2

how long until my tolerance for benadryl (diphenhydramine) disappears?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On how long you were taking it. The longer you took it the longer it will take to resolve.

Question 3

can a person form a tolerance to diphenhydramine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is possible and care needs to be taken for increasing the dose.Doctor consultation here is good.

Question 4

using diphenhydramine(50mg pill) for sleep i have a high tolerance, i'm a 22 yr old female 111lbs. would 100mg be ok since 50mg doesn't work?

Accepted Answer

No: Regardless of your tolerance, 100 mg of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is not a safe or studied dose.  You can still experience slowing of reflexes and thought processes even if you do not feel sleepy with Benadryl (diphenhydramine).  You should see a sleep specialist to help you with your insomnia.

Question 5

cannot take benzo or rx sleep meds, i am prescribed hydroxyzine, i've been told i can take benadryl (diphenhydramine) w/it if i build tolerance to the hydroxyzine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both antihistamines have sedating properties and Benadryl is present in most OTC sleep aids under different names.  However they don't work for everyone.

Question 6

can i cut diphenhydramine in half?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Some Diphenhydramine comes in capsules and some in solid pills.  You can cut the pills but the capsules will just squish, break open and spill the contents.  If capsules are all you have, you can dissolve the contents in water and drink half or something we do with patients at times is to mix it with jello and have them eat the proper amount.

Question 7

what color are diphenhydramine pills?

Accepted Answer

DiphenhydramineColor: Usually they are pink or pink and white if capsules; but I do not know if soem generic version scould be white.

Question 8

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 9

what amount diphenhydramine is an overdose?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Diphenhydramine was a major cause of seizures reported to a poison center. At a dose of 7.5mg/Kg (a total dose of  500 mg [20 OTC tablets] for a 150 pound person) many  p0eople will develop severe reactions. In doses over 1g (40 tablets) the drug may be lethal.

Question 10

how many 50 mg diphenhydramine is too much?

Accepted Answer

More than two: Do not take more than 100 mg.

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