A 28-year-old male asked:
can benadryl (diphenhydramine) cause bad dreams? 50 mg of it.
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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered
55 years experience Psychiatry
Medication effects: I understand your concern.
Thank you for informing about Anxiety, Benadryl, (diphenhydramine) and Klonopin.
Benadryl can cause fear and anxiety and may cause bad dreams.
Anxiety about unresolved conflicts can cause bad dreams.
Klonopin may cause anxiety, insomnia, and vivid dreams.
See a Psychiatrist for Diagnosis; discuss, their benefits and side effects of Klonopin and Benadryl; have Therapy.
Answered on Mar 29, 2016
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