A 33-year-old member asked:
How long before benadryl (diphenhydramine) sleepiness wears off?
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Dr. Michelle Zetoonyanswered
Sleep Medicine 20 years experience
Hangover: So this depends on a lot of things. Typically i tell people between 12-18 hours if they are overall healthy (remember it is a medication that could be dosed every 6 hours!). Realistically may be more like 24+ hours especially if other medications are being used or someone is older.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
When does Benadryl (diphenhydramine) drowsiness wear off?
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Dr. Randy Sussmane Stubbsanswered
Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine 37 years experience
Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Depending on age, weight, how much you take the effect of drowsiness can wear off at different intervals. Also depends on what other meds you take, including other otc such as coffee.
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