A member asked:

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

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Dr. Warren Foster answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

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

Answered 6/6/2015

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Dr. William Coutts ii answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

May not be Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Often the cause of medication side effects is one of the dyes or fillers contained in the medication formula. Check with your pharmacist about a dye free form of Benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Answered 5/30/2016

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