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Does using benadryl (diphenhydramine) increase the change of gastric?

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Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Has no effect on the stomach.

Answered 9/19/2013

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Possibly: Non-selectively antagonizes central and peripheral h1 receptors and possess antichinergic properties creating antidyskenetic, antiemetic and sedative effect. That effect, in theory could change movement and may be even ph.

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Answered 9/19/2013

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