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What is the treatment for diphenhydramine (benadryl) overdose?

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Complicated: The mainstay is activated charcoal, which can deactivate the medication before it gets absorbed into your system. If it's an extremely high dose & the patient is extremely sedated they may have to be intubated. Some patients become very agitated & need meds to prevent becoming overheated (hyperthermia) or muscle breakdown. There are other complications/treatments but those are the 2 most common.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Benadryl OD: Treatment for Diphenhydramine O/D may include: administration of activated charcoal, intravenous fluids, intubation, Sodium Bicarbonate (Cardiac), Physostigmine, & benzodiazpines or barbituates for seizures. REF: https://overdoseinfo.com/diphenhydramine-overdose/

Answered 9/12/2017

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