A 40-year-old member asked:
How much time does it take for benadryl (diphenhydramine) to wear off?
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Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Is usually active in your system for about 4 hours
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A 32-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for liquid Benadryl (diphenhydramine) to wear off?
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Dr. Jeffrey Rumbyrtanswered
Allergy and Immunology 34 years experience
4-6 hours: Typically, the effect of Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is 4-6 hours. It may be longer in people with liver disease.
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Tallassee, AL
A 39-year-old female asked:
Can I take 4 benadryl (diphenhydramine) at one time?
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Internal Medicine 38 years experience
Not recommended: that is above the usual dose and will likely produce significant sleepiness. Even one might be a problem with driving. Furthermore, it is very unlikely to produce more benefit than the recommended dose (1, at most 2).
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A 34-year-old member asked:
What happens if you take too much benadryl (diphenhydramine)?
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Dr. Stevan Cordasanswered
Internal Medicine 59 years experience
Benadryl (diphenhydramine): It ususally makes you have a dry mouth and get very sleepy.
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Modesto, CA
A 31-year-old female asked:
How many Benadryl (diphenhydramine) pills can I take at one time?
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Dr. Alvin Linanswered
Geriatrics 32 years experience
Read label: You can take as many pills as directed by label as often as directed by label. Do not attempt to exceed amount or frequency. Be aware that even over-the-counter medications (and dietary supplements) can interact & even interfere w/prescription medications. So always tell your family physician (and other doctors) everything that you're taking whether prescribed or not.
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CA
A 36-year-old member asked:
How much Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is considered too much?
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Dr. Steven Machtingeranswered
Allergy and Immunology 46 years experience
1 mg per 2 pounds: For children the correct dose is 1 mg/kg ( a kilogram is 2.2 pounds) every six hours as needed. Adults usually take 25-50 mg per dose. If you or your child need more than that you should consult your physician for advice. There are other drugs that are equally effective but cause less or no sedation and have fewer side-effects than Diphenhydramine (benadryl).
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