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Download citation file: RIS Zotero. Reference Manager. Autosuggest Results. Benadryl is a first-generation antihistamine. Claritin loratadine is a newer, second-generation antihistamine.
Oral Benadryl products are approved for decreasing symptoms of hay fever and other respiratory allergies, and symptoms of the common cold such as sneezing and runny nose. Benadryl products that are topical applied to the skin are approved for decreasing pain and itchy skin caused by things such as hives and insect bites. Oral Benadryl products are usually taken every 4 to 6 hours.
Topical products are typically used up to 4 times daily. Claritin tablets, liquid-filled capsules, and syrup are taken once daily. The orally disintegrating tablets are used either once daily or twice daily. Benadryl and Claritin have some similar side effects, and some that differ. Below are examples of these side effects. Benadryl and Claritin are both effective for reducing symptoms of hay fever and other allergies, and for treating hives or itchy skin. Benadryl and Claritin are both brand-name, over-the-counter products.
Claritin usually costs more than Benadryl. Both of these products have store-brand versions. Store brands are usually cheaper than the brand-name versions. Zyrtec cetirizine is a newer, second-generation antihistamine. Benadryl products that are topical applied to the skin are approved for decreasing pain and itchy skin due to hives, insect bites, and other causes.
Topical Benadryl products are typically used up to 4 times daily. Benadryl and Zyrtec have some similar side effects, and some that differ. Benadryl and Zyrtec are both effective for reducing symptoms of hay fever and other allergies, and for treating hives or itchy skin.
Zyrtec and other second-generation antihistamines are usually preferred. Benadryl and Zyrtec are both brand-name over-the-counter products.
Zyrtec usually costs more than Benadryl. Allegra fexofenadine is a newer, second-generation antihistamine. Allegra is approved for decreasing symptoms of hay fever and other respiratory allergies, and itchy skin caused by hives, insect bites, and other causes. Benadryl and Allegra have some similar side effects, and some that differ. Benadryl and Allegra are both effective for reducing symptoms of hay fever and other allergies and for treating hives or itchy skin.
Allegra and other second-generation antihistamines are usually preferred. Benadryl and Allegra are both brand-name, over-the-counter products. Allegra usually costs more than Benadryl. There are different forms of Unisom. Most of these also contain the ingredient diphenhydramine.
However, one Unisom product contains a similar drug, doxylamine. Unisom is approved for helping relieve occasional sleeplessness. Benadryl and most Unisom products contain the same ingredient, diphenhydramine. One form of Unisom contains a different ingredient, doxylamine. Doxylamine is very similar to diphenhydramine and causes very similar common and serious side effects. Benadryl and most forms of Unisom contain the same active ingredient, diphenhydramine. Both products can help with falling asleep in people with occasional sleeplessness.
This effect may decrease or wear off with continued use. Benadryl and Unisom are both brand-name over-the-counter products. These products usually cost about the same.
Melatonin is a hormone that naturally occurs in the body. Benadryl and melatonin have some similar side effects, and some that differ. Benadryl can help with falling asleep in people with occasional sleeplessness. However, this effect may decrease or wear off with continued use of the product. In an analysis of clinical studies, melatonin slightly decreases the time it takes to fall asleep and increases total sleep time.
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine , neither Benadryl nor melatonin are recommended to treat ongoing or long-term insomnia trouble sleeping. Drinking alcohol with Benadryl can increase the effects of alcohol and cause excess sleepiness that can impair your abilities.
For instance, you may have trouble driving. Benadryl can interact with several other medications. It can also interact with certain supplements. Below is a list of medications that can interact with Benadryl. Different drug interactions can cause different effects. For instance, some can interfere with how well a drug works, while others can cause increased side effects. If you take other medications, talk with your pharmacist before taking Benadryl.
Your pharmacist can help you avoid potential interactions. Anticholinergic drugs block the action of acetylcholine, a chemical that relays messages between cells in your body.
Benadryl also blocks acetylcholine. Because anticholinergic drugs and Benadryl work in the same way, taking them together can increase the risk of side effects. Examples of these drugs include:.
Many medications can cause sleepiness. Taking these drugs with Benadryl can increase the risk of excessive sleepiness. Examples of these medications include:. Xanax alprazolam is a type of drug called a benzodiazepine, which can cause sleepiness. Taking Xanax with Benadryl can increase your risk of excessive sleepiness. This can make you too sleepy to drive or prevent you from doing other potentially dangerous activities safely.
If you take Xanax, talk with your doctor before taking Benadryl. They may recommend other treatment options. Zoloft sertraline is an antidepressant that can cause sleepiness in some people who take it.
Despite treatment, his blood pressure gradually decreased. Bedside transthoracic echocardiography carried out on the second day of hospitalization showed diffuse hypokinesis of wall motion. Despite treatment with glucagon, his blood pressure and heart rate gradually decreased, and he died on the third day of hospitalization. After his death, his serum DPH concentration at the time of arrival was found to be Diphenhydramine overdose can be fatal. Eckes et al. Diphenhydramine binds to the H1 histamine receptor and suppresses inflammation and respiratory secretion.
It also binds to muscarinic and dopamine receptors. It delays depolarization, which results in the prolongation of QRS time and bundle branch block. There is a report of pulmonary edema caused by DPH overdose. In previous reports, DPH overdose resulted in severe symptoms within several hours.
Although the patient ingested a fatal dose of DPH, it is estimated that it took approximately 16 h for symptoms to appear. Therefore, caution should be exercised when symptoms occur long after DPH ingestion. To the best of our knowledge, although immunoassay screening of DPH has been reported, 8 there is no procedure for its rapid measurement, such as application of a kit, in the emergency department.
Therefore, screening for DPH overdose and judging the toxic range are difficult. Clearly, a rapid measurement method is needed for DPH. Intravenous lipid emulsion treatment has been validated for DPH overdose; 6 , 11 however, its use is controversial. In this case, rhabdomyolysis was also detected.
Rhabdomyolysis due to DPH overdose is usually caused by secondary consequences e. You may need to reduce your dosage or take a different medication. The difference between a side effect and an overdose is the severity of symptoms.
Severe symptoms like rapid heart rate, tightness in the chest, or convulsions require a visit to the emergency room. Make sure you read labels carefully. Some antihistamines can interact with other drugs you take. Be mindful that some antihistamines include other ingredients like a decongestant.
Whether you have seasonal or indoor allergies, an antihistamine can help relieve symptoms like sneezing, a runny nose, sore throat, and watery eyes. However, taking too much of an antihistamine can lead to an overdose or poisoning.
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