Question 1

is diphenhydramine adictave?

Accepted Answer

No: The antihistamine is does not have addictive qualities. Yet a person can become habit driven to continue any product/medication/coffee/food etc.Habituation is a strong force in ones life to continue past patterns. If stopped, a longing for that product can be quite strong, but it does not produce the physical addiction entails.

Question 2

is 150 mg of diphenhydramine okay?

Accepted Answer

too much: This is too much diphenhydramine, you should not take such high doses before checking with a doctor or guided by a doctor.

Question 3

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 4

what color are diphenhydramine pills?

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

Question 5

is 75mg of diphenhydramine an overdose?

Accepted Answer

75mg diphenhydramine: Is larger than a single dose should be for an adult or child. So it is technically an overdose. Normal doses for a child may be 75 to 150mg per day in divided dose or 150 to 300 mg per day in a divided dose for an adult. Are you considering taking an overdose?  If you are -please have a friend or relative take you to the nearest er or call 911. With help your life and problems can improve.

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

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 8

how many 50 mg diphenhydramine is too much?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

what are the  effects of diphenhydramine od?

Accepted Answer

Dangerous Effects: Although death by Diphenhydramine overdose is uncommon, dangers associated with an overdose include cardiac arrhythmias, delirium, respiratory suppression, short-term memory loss, and urinary retention.  If you suspect Diphenhydramine overdose, contact emergency services (911).  There is an antidote that can be administered by medical professionals in the emergency room.

Question 10

what amount of diphenhydramine is dangerous?

Accepted Answer

See Dose : The dose of Diphenhydramine in on the package and should be adhered to.

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