Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Can you take pseudoephedrine with diphenhydramine?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

What's the difference between benadryl (diphenhydramine) and sudafed?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine, good for allergies and to lessen the drainage during an upper respiratory infection.  Sudafed is a decongestant, good for helping you breath through a stuffy nose from a cold, bad allergies or sinus problems.  Sudafed can also raise blood pressure, and shouldn't be taken on a regular basis.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Can you give a child benadryl (diphenhydramine) and sudafed at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Pseudoephedrine (sudafed) can cause irritability and high blood pressure in children but doesn't seem to actually help with congestion until puberty. Sudafed-pe (phenylephrine) has the same issues but typically is very poorly absorbed into the body. These drugs should never be given to children given the potential harm and lack of benefit.
Benadryl should be limited to once a day during a cold.

Question 6

What is the recommended doseage schedule when taking both sudafed with benadryl (diphenhydramine) together?

Accepted Answer

It is OK to use both together. Do not use either one more than 4 times in a 24 hour period (every 6 hours). Of course, follow the directions on the box that indicates the number of pills (dosage) to take at one time.  Sudafed is a decongestant and benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an antihistamine so they have two different effects.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

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

Diphenhydramine vs pseudoephedrine

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Can you take pseudoephedrine with diphenhydramine?

What's the difference between benadryl (diphenhydramine) and sudafed?

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

Can you give a child benadryl (diphenhydramine) and sudafed at the same time?

What is the recommended doseage schedule when taking both sudafed with benadryl (diphenhydramine) together?

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

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

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

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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