Benadryl (diphenhydramine)

Yes. You can take them at the same time. They are both antihistamines, but Allegra is a long-acting antihistamine and Benadryl is a short-acting antihistamine. Fexofenadine is Allegra. I have been given both at the same time to treat a severe sinus infection. You may get very drowsy or run down. But you will be ok. Because of this, it is recommended that Allegra be taken in the morning on a regular schedule and Benadryl be taken at night when needed to help with sleep issues due to allergies.

Actually it is safe in the right doses...Dogs and cats can be given 1-2 mg/lb every eight hours. This can be used to treat allergic reactions, and it also has some anti-anxiety and anti-vertigo effects. As a general rule, it is pretty safe stuff. The primary side effect is drowsiness.. Always check with your Vet.. I got this info off of a Vet site.

Benadryl and amitriptyline in combination are capable of blocking acetylcholine receptor activity. Possible side effects may include, but are not limited to, dry mouth, dry eyes, blurred vision, urinary retention, and constipation. Caution is warranted.

Also both these drugs are central nervous system depressants and the use of these two drugs together should be monitored. Some side effects may include, but are not limited to, ataxia, confusion, drowsiness, respiratory depression, and weakness. Since both medications have the potential to depress CNS function it is important to recognize that the risk of unwanted effects may increase with such use.

Amitriptyline may decrease the metabolism of Benadryl. This can alter Benadryls intended use. The benefits of combined use of these two medications usually outweigh the risks. Timing and dosage play a factor in the interaction of the two. You should talk to your doctor if you have any concerns of the above interactions.

Benadryl tablets usually contain 25mg of Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride, though the dosage should be on the back of the bottle.

no

I wouldn't advise using benadryl for sleeping problems. There are many things that can cause sleep issues but I would go see a doctor and maybe even get a second opinion. Good luck and hope you sleep better!

No, it is not safe to take a prescription antihistamine plus an over the counter antihistamine. You do not need two antihistamines. Overdosing on antihistamines causes extreme sedation, and you might pass out. You might even have trouble breathing. An overdose of antihistamines also dries you out and gives you a severe sinus headache.

You shouldn't give an animal liquid benadryl. The liquid formula has too much alcohol in it and could cause alcohol poisoning.

The dose for benadryl tablets is 1 mg per pound three times a day. Generally benadryl comes in 25 mg tablets , so you can cut one in half for your dog. It generally does only a fair job for itching in dogs. If the problem persists make and appointment with your vet.

cc's and mg's are the same thing. I think the medical society as a whole is going to be getting rid of cubic centimeters altogether to avoid confusion like this.

That depends on how many milligrams of diphenhydramine are in each teaspoonful of the liquid, why you're giving the Benadryl, and whether or not your dog is receiving any other medications. Contact your Vet. He/she will know the correct dose for your pet.

You can take 25 to 50 mg. Kids dose is usally 12.5 to 25 mg.

"Giving human medicine to animals can be tricky and should always been done according to your vet instructions." However, according to vetpets.net (Vet Pets Animal Hospital in Cordova, TN), Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®) can be used to treat allergic reactions in dogs and cats. The primary side effect is drowsiness, although some cats and dogs, like some humans, may have varying side effects, from mild to severe. The dosage vetpets recommends is 1-2 mg per pound in weight every 8 hours. Overuse will cause a pet to develop a tolerance to the medication and, at that point, it will become ineffective. Don't overuse!

Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. It's a decongestant medication when associated to pseudoephedrine. Diphenhydramine continues to be an anti histamine, but when combined to a decongestant, it is more effective to relief cold symptoms.

My dog has allergies and the vet told me to give her a childrens dose but I would imagine it would depend upon the weight of the dog.

No, do not give your kitten Benadryl. It is called Children's Benadryl" not "Kitten/Cat Benadryl". If your kitten is ill, take him/her to see a vet. A child can easily be 75 times larger than a kitten. That would be the same as a child taking an entire bottle of "Aspirin" for a headache.Not a wise choice, it may be a deadly choice. Just pop over to see the vet , he/she will make your kitten well again.

I wouldn't see why not. I mean I've done it plenty of times. I'm not dead or anything.

Benadryl®, or the generic diphenhydramine, is an antihistamine commonly used to treat allergy symptoms. It is also the primary ingredient in most over-the-counter sleep aids, because of its sedative side-effects.

If you've never taken diphenhydramine for sleep, chances are good that one will knock you out quickly. If you're still awake half-an-hour later, you can safely take a second dose, but no more.

Be aware that the sedative side-effects of diphenhydramine may last longer than expected, causing you to oversleep the next morning or feel groggy for several hours after waking.

If you have difficulty sleeping for more than two weeks, contact a physician for advice.

For more information about sleep hygiene, see the link.

The dose for a Pomeranian adult dog is 1mg per pound. Hide it in a treat such as a Pupperony or her/his favorite treat. Effects should take place within 30 minutes. Feed only in true pill form. liquid gel caps and liquid/kids Bennadryl has alcohol and sugars that are harmful to your dog.

Bennadryl usually comes in 25 mg tablets so this would be ideal for a 25 pound dog. 12 mg for a 12 pound dog (half a pill) etc.

Yes you can, but if you're looking to potentiate, benadryl (Diphenhydramine HcL) only potentiates opiates mainly.
If the Fioricet isn't helping your headache and you are seeking benadryl to potentiate in order to achieve further effectiveness, you just need to talk to your prescribing doctor and/or GP to handle your headache/migraine/whatever the butalbital was scripted for.
If you are taking the benadryl simply to combat the effects of the caffeine in order to sleep, then just don't take more than one Fioricet after noon to 4pm. If insomnia persists, again.. talk to your doctor.
You can also request your doctor to script butalbital without caffeine (Phrenilin comes to mind, it does not contain caffeine. (See the links I have attached to this page.)

You can take benadryl WITH Fioricet, but there are complications(See the links I have attached to this page.) that have arisen and have been documented with this combination. Long story short, just talk to your doctor. He or she can give you an opinion calibrated to your current situation of which I do not have full knowledge. I have no idea why you need to take diphen.hcl alongside butalbital/Fioricet.

Benadryl was created in 1946.

You should ask a veterinarian. They will tell you the proper form of benadryl, and the dosage depending on the animal's size.

As we do not know the medical history of the child we cannot and should not give advice on such matters. See your doctor.

Yes due to it's anticholinergic properties.

Yes