Question 1

can benadryl (diphenhydramine) lower the seizure threshold?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Benedryl can alone sower seizure threshold.  Illness alone can do the same thing.  Speak to your doctor about this and an evaluation for seizures.

Question 2

can a 19 month old child with a focal seizure, and is on trileptal, take benadryl which contains diphenhydramine?

Accepted Answer

No problem: The drug interaction evaluator operated by Web MD shows no potential interactions/negative events when using these two drugs at the same time.

Question 3

my husband has a seizure everytime he takes benadryl is there another kind of allergy medicine that doesn't have diphenhydramine in it?

Accepted Answer

Need evaluation: Seizures are a serious side effect of any medication.  They could also be something else, like dangerous heart rhythms causing collapse, that needs better evaluation.  A thorough history and physical, by your physician, is needed before starting a different type of medication because he may be at risk from other medications besides just the diphenhydramine.  Call 911 if he collapses or has seizure

Question 4

is taking 300mg of diphenhydramine bad for you?

Accepted Answer

Too high dose: Normal adult dose is 50 -100 mg, 300 mg is  way too much.

Question 5

can taking diphenhydramine worsen depression?

Accepted Answer

Sedation: Benadryl is a sedating anti histamine and generally this should be prescribed cautiously in patients with depression. There are other choices.

Question 6

danger of infant taking 25mg of benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Sleepiness: If the infant took one dose, they may get very sleepy. Try to hydrate the baby if he/she is awake as much as you can and if you notice any trouble breathing take them to the er, but generally it should be ok and will resolve on its own.

Question 7

can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) while taking adderal?

Accepted Answer

Best not : Benadryl (diphenhydramine) adversely effects your brain exactly where your adhd impacts it.  It decreases your awareness and temporal sequential ordering. Best to use a second generation antihistamine for chronic use against allergies.  If you're using Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for sleep, stop and consult your physician for a better alternative.

Question 8

can you take benadryl (diphenhydramine) while taking orlistat?

Accepted Answer

Yes: No incompatibility on my computer program. Always check with pharmacists.

Question 9

does taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) affect vyvanse the next day?

Accepted Answer

No, it should not.: There should be no adverse interaction with the two.  Many patients take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) for sleep and their vyvanse in the morning.  If concerned, always follow up with your prescribing physician.

Question 10

what should i take for a cough while taking benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Cough: Hydrate well.   Consider using a warm air vaporizer. Mix several teaspoons of honey into herbal tea  with a squeeze of lemon juice.  Or make tea with 2 tsp of marshmallow root bark per 1cup of hot water (steep in a covered pot for at least 5 minutes).  Drink several times a day or as needed to relieve coughing. See a physician if your cough is not resolving, difficulty breathing or temp > 104.

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