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Sunday, October, 25, 2009

Side Effects Of Benadryl

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ARE SLEEP MEDICATIONS SAFE?

By Dr. Diana L Walcutt Health Expert

One wonders how many people actually use something to sleep at night. Whether it's a prescription, over the counter (OTC) or alcohol, nearly ALL of us will use something to help us sleep at some point.  Each of us is likely to suffer from at least one bout of insomnia  in our lifetime. We have become a society where even a little loss of sleep can cause panic which leads to more than a single bad night.

 

Take into account how the world's news, current family issues or personal struggles can ...

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Backed-Up and Barfing
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...enough, the use of an anti-histamine medication like Benadryl can calm the stomach and relieve... Read more »

Health Guide

Allergic Rhinitis: Antihistamines
...Ingredients and Brand Names. The older, so-called first generation antihistamines include:Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)Carbinoxamine (Clistin)Clemastine (Tavist)Chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton).... Read more »
Allergic Rhinitis: Treatment
...(Allegra), or desloratadine (Clarinex) -- cause less drowsiness than older antihistamines, such as Benadryl.Some of the newer drugs, such as Zyrtec and Clarinex, may also relieve nasal... Read more »
Shingles and Chickenpox (Varicella-Zoster Virus): Treatment for an Acute Shingles Attack
...treatments are similar to those used for chickenpox. Patients can try antihistamines, (particularly Benadryl), oatmeal baths, and calamine lotion.Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers. For an acute... Read more »
Insomnia: Medications
...antihistamines indicated only for allergies, such as chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), diphenhydramine (Benadryl), or hydroxyzine (Atarax or Vistaril) may also be used as mild... Read more »
Sinusitis: Treatment for Acute Sinusitis
...drowsiness, deep sleep, and, rarely, coma.AntihistaminesOlder antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) are helpful in relieving cough when used alone or in combination with a... Read more »

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