Diphenhydramine Side Effects
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According to a major 2003 survey, about 20% of American older adults use some form of sleep aid, including prescription or over-the-counter drugs, or alcohol. Furthermore, 15% use such aids every night.
It should be stressed that only behavioral or psychologic techniques can actually cure insomnia, whereas prolonged use of sleeping pills can only result in dependency.
In general, the following precautions are important:
- Start with non-prescription medication.
- Drugs used specifically for i...
Expert & Community Posts
Over-the-Counter Drugs Could Be Causing Symptoms
By Carol Bradley Bursack , Health Expert...taking Benedryl (or the generic for of the OTC drug - diphenhydramine) which is used for... Read more »
Feeling sick after waking in the morning?
By Dr. Larry Weinrauch , Health Expert...tea)Herbal remediesIdiopathic reactions to medications (diphenhydramine or Benadryl usually... Read more »
The Never Ending Cough: Is Cough Medication the Answer?
By James Thompson, MD , Health Expert...cough formulas containing dextromethorphan (DM) and diphenhydramine (main ingredient of... Read more »
ARE SLEEP MEDICATIONS SAFE?
By Dr. Diana L Walcutt , Health Expert...the OTC meds that I have researched have Benadryl (diphenhydramine) as the sleep aid. It's not... Read more »
Pregnancy, Head Colds and Medication
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert...you're in your first trimester though, you might try diphenhydramine or Benadryl. It's safer... Read more »
Health Guide
Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
...Antihistamines Ingredients and Brand Names. The older, so-called first generation antihistamines include:Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)Carbinoxamine (Clistin)Clemastine (Tavist)Chlorpheniramine... Read more »Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
...blood pressure, drowsiness, deep sleep, and, rarely, coma.AntihistaminesOlder antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) are helpful in relieving cough when used alone or in combination... Read more »Type 1 Diabetes
...any clothing that constricts the legs and feet.Foot pain, numbness, or tingling is worse at night; diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may help.A specialist in foot care should be consulted for any... Read more »Type 2 Diabetes
...any clothing that constricts the legs and feet.Foot pain, numbness, or tingling is worse at night; diphenhydramine (Benadryl) may help.A specialist in foot care should be consulted for any... Read more »Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for Chickenpox
...applied to the 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... Read more »
Medications
...prescribe other medications (e.g., acetaminophen, diphenhydramine) for you to take before... Read more »
...prescribe other medications (e.g., acetaminophen, diphenhydramine) for you to take before... Read more »
...effects such as: certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine) amantadine tricyclic... Read more »
...urinate such as: certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine) anti-anxiety drugs (e.g.,... Read more »
...anticholinergic drugs (e.g., antihistamines such as diphenhydramine, benztropine, scopolamine,... Read more »
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