Question 1

what are the different types of benadryl (diphenhydramine) pills?

Accepted Answer

Diphenylhydramine: Many pharmaceutical companies make generic Benadryl (diphenhydramine) under name of diphenylhydramine.Brand name Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is made by mcneil consumer health care.It comes in different strength as follows
benadryl dyefreeallergy liquid gel
benadryl allergy ultratab
benadryl allergy quick dissolve strip
benadryl allergy capsules
all above in 25 mgm strength
50 grm capsules.

Question 2

what different kinds of benadryl (diphenhydramine) pills are there?

Accepted Answer

Diphenylhydramine: Many pharmaceutical companies make generic Benadryl (diphenhydramine) under name of diphenylhydramine.Brand name Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is made by mcneil consumer health care.It comes in different strength as follows
benadryl dyefreeallergy liquid gel
benadryl allergy ultratab
benadryl allergy quick dissolve strip
benadryl allergy capsules
all above in 25 mgm strength
50 grm capsules.

Question 3

what type of drug is benadryl (diphenhydramine) and what are its uses?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): It is a first generation antihistamine.  Very powerful but has side effects that many 2nd generation otc antihistamines do not have. Among it uses are for allergies and in otc sleep aides.

Question 4

can you tell me what type of benadryl (diphenhydramine) gets you high?

Accepted Answer

InappropriateQuestio: It is an inappropriate question for this site
We can not answer this question.Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is anti allergic medicine and used for certain medical indication and not recreational drug and can be dangerous and even fatal if used for such purposes

Question 5

hi, can i take allegra & benadryl (diphenhydramine) together but at different times? thank you!

Accepted Answer

No, you should: not mix antihistamines. Pick one or the other and stay with it

Question 6

can you take benadryl (diphenhydramine) if you are taking other types of medication for allergies?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The limiting factor as to how much antihistamine one can take is generally what the side-effects are.  If it makes you too sleepy when combined with other anti-histamines then you should be careful about combining them.

Question 7

can you use 2 different forms of the same med? in this case benadryl for a reaction. i started with 25mg tablet. breathing got tricky, i used my injectable benadryl 25mg. i am super itchy now. is this because i used two different forms? what do i do?

Accepted Answer

: Your itchiness came from whatever you reacted to. The combined dose of oral &amp; injectable Benadryl is the common first dose for an adult. If it did not stop the itching is just related to whatever triggered it.

Question 8

i've had hives from taking benadryl. rare but true. is allegra (fexofenadine) safe for me? different chemical or the same as diphenhydramine?

Accepted Answer

Allegra (fexofenadine): Allegra (fexofenadine) should be safe for you and less sedating.It is an entirely differentchemical.

Question 9

getting hives, but only in evenings, different location each time. goes away with benadryl. every day for about a week. no known allergies. happened both at home and away?

Accepted Answer

WHAT IS NEW?: Is there something in the house that you are allergic to? Some clothes that you change into in the evening? Do you eat or drink something specific in the evening. Keep exploring the possibilities.

Question 10

why is it while im going to sleep and later when i get up my body will itch in different places? i do have allergies and take benadryl, during the day i dont seem to have that issue as much, if at all. is it the benadryl doing it, dont have bugs arou?

Accepted Answer

: Are you certain there is no evidence of insect bites? Certain itchy skin disorders often produce more itching during bedtime. Other causes of itching without rash include diabetes,liver or kidney disease, myeloma,lymphoma. A dermatologist could evaluate you&amp;order appropriate tests. In the meantime can you also take Benadryl at bedtime?

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What different kinds of benadryl (diphenhydramine) pills are there?

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What type of drug is benadryl (diphenhydramine) and what are its uses?

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Can you tell me what type of benadryl (diphenhydramine) gets you high?

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Hi, can i take allegra & benadryl (diphenhydramine) together but at different times? thank you!

A member asked:

Can you take benadryl (diphenhydramine) if you are taking other types of medication for allergies?

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Can you use 2 different forms of the same med? in this case benadryl for a reaction. i started with 25mg tablet. breathing got tricky, i used my injectable benadryl 25mg. i am super itchy now. is this because i used two different forms? what do i do?

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I've had hives from taking benadryl. rare but true. is allegra (fexofenadine) safe for me? different chemical or the same as diphenhydramine?

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Getting hives, but only in evenings, different location each time. goes away with benadryl. every day for about a week. no known allergies. happened both at home and away?

A member asked:

Why is it while im going to sleep and later when i get up my body will itch in different places? i do have allergies and take benadryl, during the day i dont seem to have that issue as much, if at all. is it the benadryl doing it, dont have bugs arou?

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