A 38-year-old member asked:
can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) while taking tessalon perles?
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Dr. Andrew Murphyanswered
Allergy and Immunology 29 years experience
Probably OK: These are to different class of medications and should not interact. More importantly is why one takes these meds and one's physician, who is familiar with diagnosis, can provide better guidance.
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A member asked:
Can I take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) while breastfeeding?
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Dr. Marc Grellaanswered
Pediatrics 28 years experience
Yes: Taking Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can lead to a temporary decrease in breastmilk supply but usually it is minor unless you take a lot or for a long time.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Is it safe to take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) while pregnant?
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Dr. Megan Birdanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 19 years experience
Yes: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is considered safe in pregnancy. Some people take it for congestion or allergies. It can make folks sleepy however. If you have trouble sleeping, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may be a big help.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
For what length of time will antihistamines remain active in the body?
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Dr. Giana Nicoaraanswered
Allergy and Immunology 28 years experience
Depends: It depends on a few factors including the rate at which the antihistamine is metabolized by a particular person, other concommitant medications which can affect the rate at which it is metabolized, age of the person, and whether an antihistamine is long acting( like zyrtec) or short acting(like benadryl).
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Can you Claritin and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) be taken together?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Michael P Vaughnanswered
Allergy and Immunology 34 years experience
Yes: Most antihistamines are dosed at levels much below the toxic levels. Claritin was initially tested in drug studies at 4 times the current recommended dose. These same studies found that 10 mg yielded nearly equvalent effects as 40 mg. Since there is not a dramatic dose effect, increasing to higher levels rarely improves nasal symptoms. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may have drying effects but sedation limits the dose.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Do Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Adderall interact with each other?
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Dr. Michael P Vaughnanswered
Allergy and Immunology 34 years experience
Drug interactions.: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can be sedating (typically) or stimulating (unusual) . When a reaction occurs opposite to what is typically experienced, it is called a paradoxical reaction. A pharmacist can run a drug interaction screen for you and this is why it is wise to get all of your medications from a single source. Decongestants are stimulants and often used in combination with Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and could be a bad mix.
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