A 39-year-old member asked:
Can you take benadryl (diphenhydramine) after alcohol?
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Dr. Robert Golenbockanswered
Pediatrics 50 years experience
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and alcohol: Benadryl is very sedating. Taking with alcohol may result in respiratory depression. You can stop breathing. Use a non-sedating antihistamine like Allegra or claritin (loratadine). A number of otc medications like nyquil also contain Benadryl (diphenhydramine).
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A 45-year-old member asked:
How long after I've drank alcohol can I take benadryl (diphenhydramine)?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Anthony Vertinoanswered
Clinical Psychology 24 years experience
Depends: How much alcohol did you consume? If you still have an elevated blood alcohol level then it is not a good idea to take any medication including benadryl (diphenhydramine).
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A 39-year-old member asked:
If you drink Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can you drink alcohol?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Kleinanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Be very careful: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) impairs your driving skills and so could alcohol. Both together is like adding one plus one and getting three. Cut back on your alcohol consumption when you use benadryl (diphenhydramine).
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Can Benadryl (diphenhydramine) increase my blood alcohol level?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
A 45-year-old member asked:
Can i take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and qnasl?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Sunita Kanumuryanswered
Allergy and Immunology 36 years experience
Yes: Yes they work in combination for upper
respiratory allergies.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Can I take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and virtussin?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 41 years experience
No: Combination isn't advisable, benadryl (diphenhydramine) may increase CNS depressive effects of virtussin, better see your doctor if the cough is really bothersome, good luck
1.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated May 30, 2017
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