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Benadryl
June 10, 2009
Some cold and sleep meds may raise the risk of cognitive impairment and delirium in seniors, a new study has found. The medications--including Benadryl, Dramamine, Excedrin PM, Nytol, Sominex, Tylenol PM and Unisom--all contain benadryl (diphenhydramine), which blocks the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. Researchers found that patients who took these OTC regularly were more likely to suffer delirium, and those who took the meds for 90 days or more tripled their risk of developing Alzheimer's. Exp...
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Expert & Community Posts
By Deanne Stein
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Health Expert
...only over-the-counter medication I could take was Benadryl. I couldn’t take decongestants...
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By Deanne Stein
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Health Expert
...trimester though, you might try diphenhydramine or Benadryl. It's safer according to my doctor....
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Health Guide
...found in various over-the-counter allergy and sleep medicines. Alternative Names
Benadryl; Sominex Poisonous Ingredient Diphenhydramine Where...
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...diphenhydramine. Poisonous Ingredient Diphenhydramine Where Found Nytol
Benadryl AllerMax Sleep-eze Banophen Note: This list is not all-inclusive.
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Benadryl; Sominex Symptoms Agitation Blurred vision due to large pupil size Coma ...
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...blisters to help dry them out and soothe the skin.Antihistamines. For severe itching diphenhydramine (
Benadryl) is useful and may help children sleep.Preventing Scratching. Small children may have...
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