HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I have taken tonight 2 teaspoon of benadryl cough syrup after 5 hours of consumption of one full bottle of beer. will this have any major effects on m?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Drug interaction: This could cause dizziness and drowsiness. See: https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=1034-14582,896-1617

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 5/12/2017

699 views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

If i took cough syrup and have allergies can I take benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Started fridat with sore throat and no voice now coughing every minute and mucus. Cough syrup/dayquil/benadryl isn't helping. Why? What to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can i take codeine cough syrup & Benadryl (diphenhydramine) with Lexapro not at the same time my dry cough from asthma is getting really bad?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

A member asked:

The dr prescribed me tussonex for my cough...She also told me to get some sleep tonight to take a benadryl (diphenhydramine)....Is it ok to take together?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Can my 5 year old daughter take Children's Robitussin Cough & Chest Congestion DM Relief Liquid - Dextromethorphan (Honey) the same time as taking Benadryl? Or is it best to wait 4 hours after taking one before taking the other?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Drank 5 beers throughout the day, ate a big meal, then about 2 or 3 hours after I stopped drinking, I took one Benadryl(25 mgs) should I be concerned?
I have been taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) for about a week and one day I took a total of six 25 mg gelcaps over the course of the day and also had one beer. ?
I've had half of one beer and i think im having an allergic reaction to a new skin care product. Is it safe for me to take a Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and go to bed?
I took 5ml of hydrocodone cough syrup three hours ago is it safe for me to take a Benadryl pink pill?
Can you give delsym cough syrup and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) together?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.