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Benadryl

Meds containing benadryl may up delirium, Alzheimer's risk

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... Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Allergy Medications and Pregnancy
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...only over-the-counter medication I could take was Benadryl.  I couldn’t take decongestants... Read more »

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Pregnancy, Head Colds and Medication
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...trimester though, you might try diphenhydramine or Benadryl. It's safer according to my doctor.... Read more »

Health Guide

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride overdose
... Alternative Names Benadryl; Sominex Read more »
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride overdose
...found in various over-the-counter allergy and sleep medicines. Alternative Names Benadryl; Sominex Poisonous Ingredient Diphenhydramine Where... Read more »
Nytol overdose
...diphenhydramine. Poisonous Ingredient Diphenhydramine Where Found Nytol Benadryl AllerMax Sleep-eze Banophen Note: This list is not all-inclusive. Read more »
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride overdose
Benadryl; Sominex Symptoms Agitation Blurred vision due to large pupil size Coma ... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Chickenpox
...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... Read more »

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