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What Is 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 »

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Living Life With Allergies and Without Limits
By Dr. Paula J. Busse , Health Expert

...medications.  In the past, many of them, such as Benadryl or Chlorpheniramine, made most people... Read more »

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Cold Medicine
By Deanne Stein , Health Expert

...phenylpropanolamine should be discarded. I’ve been taking Benadryl and it is actually helping.... Read more »

Health Guide

Diphenhydramine hydrochloride overdose
... Alternative Names Benadryl; Sominex Read more »
Lifestyle Changes for Enlarged Prostate
...bladder neck from relaxing to allow urine to flow freely. Antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl), can also slow urine flow in some men with BPH.Diuretics. Men who are taking diuretics,... 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 »
Sinusitis: Highlights
...These products do not help relieve cough.Instead, adults should use the antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and a decongestant in pill form such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed).Children age 14... Read more »
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 »

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