- Anyone have HIVES for years & still undiagnosed? 28th May 2003
... up I take the whole thing and then sometimes I add Benadryl 50mgs to it. Depending on how bad it is. I have...
- Sinus Pressure???? 29th April 2003
... I guess it was simply allergies.
I did get some Benadryl , as I was told that is good for "vertigo" sensations...
- chronic hives 24th April 2003
... healthy except for the hives...EVERY DAY. I have taken Benadryl , Clarinex, Allegra, Zyrtec, Atarax, Sinequan, and...
... the hives beginning I take a whole Zertec and two Benadryl . Sometimes for a couple of days. Then taper down...
- Hives for almost a year- Husband on Zertec..?? 23rd April 2003
... tablets. Has he tried other antihistamines? Claratin? Benadryl ? Something else may work that doesn't cause drowsiness...
- Itching Skin Driving Me Crazy 21st April 2003
... sometimes so bad it feels like a sudden sting. I took Benadryl last night so I could sleep.
I once went to an allergist...
... to the itching source sometimes helps too.
Did the benadryl help you through the night? If it's too unbearable ... antihistamine (it would probably be stronger than the OTC benadryl ).
I hope this helped a little.
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... topically. I have dry skin but this is something else! The benadryl did put me out (same as Sominex actually). I do have...
- The Hives Thread 4th April 2003
... I have a flare up I take 10mgs Zertec and 50 mgs. benadryl .
I know that the hives started with a hormone problem...
... forearms, around the bicep, back, legs, stomach.
I take benadryl and alavert and still get them, maybe not as bad....
... handle food.
I take meds daily. Zyrtek, and Zantec, Benadryl , and Doxiepen, when I have reactions I add prednisone...
... Periactin. At the moment I am taking Allegra, Atarax, Benadryl , and Sinequan. My Dr. is amazed that I am able to...
... single day of my life. I take Allegra, Atarax, lots of Benadryl Dye Free (because it's cheaper than atarax and my...
... outbreak of hives since. I also started taking 3 benadryl at night instead of 2...2 the next afternoon and 1...
... should i continue to take benadryl ? if i don't the hives get pretty out of hand.
i...
... antihistamine that has worked best for me (for itching)is Benadryl . It quickly alleviates the itching. Claritin is ... nonsedating, but I don't find that it works as well as Benadryl to control the infernal itch. Anyway...if you're ... of work or school, so hopefully you can take some Benadryl and get some rest.
But...talk to your doctor about ... It, too, is sedating, but it works even better than Benadryl .
Good luck! ...
... night...however when I was pregnant I was taking only benadryl (25 mg). I still get hives every day. If I don't take...
... knew a minute after. I ran to the nurse and got a Benadryl and went home for the rest of the day because I felt...
- Hives and Food Allergies? 4th April 2003
... past 4 weeks and am currently only on Allegra and Benadryl and off all other prescription and OTC meds I was...
- Cetirizine HCl vs Fexofenadine HCl 1st April 2003
... tryed anything natural at this point. I have tried: Benadryl which worked but made me too tired, now it is Reactine...
- tiny goosebump rash ! Help ! 28th March 2003
... with the exception of Sarna.
That helps temporarily. Benadryl helps for
about 1/2 an hour max. My Dr. just put me...
- Allergic to Sunlight/heat? 18th March 2003
... You should try a antihistamine like Benadryl , Allegra, or Zyrtec. Do a search online about hives...
- Antihistamine-free allergy medicine 16th March 2003
... into my esophagus. I've found that taking children's Benadryl has helped me. No drying effects....
- Swollen lips and ichy bumps (Please Help Me!!!) 11th March 2003
... about! What are you doing to help stop it. I take Benadryl and it helps a little. Thanks
...
... time, at the very first sign of a these symptoms take benadryl or another antihistimine.
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- Allergic Reaction w/ Pink Lips 1st March 2003
... allergic to? how can I stop this?
I have been taking benadryl for the past two weeks, but apparently, it doesn't...
- Overnight Lip Swelling 26th February 2003
... it sounds wierd, but i would apply a tiny amount of benadryl around my mouth before i went over to his house and...
- I am scared! Is this a result of sinus infection? If yes, when will it go away? 3rd February 2003
... This is especially true of the sedating kind such as Benadryl ....
- Hives for 5 days now 18th January 2003
... reaction to a chemical tanning mist at the salon... Benadryl puts me to sleep but takes away the hives, as soon...
- allergies and department stores?? 4th January 2003
... they gave me a shot of steroids and told me to take Benadryl for a few days. The rash is gone but my face/eye is...
- Allergies Mean: EXHAUSTION! 21st December 2002
... might want to try that, also try some Claritin. Or Benadryl ...it works really good, but it makes you VERY drowsy...
... might want to try that, also try some Claritin. Or Benadryl ...it works really good, but it makes you VERY drowsy...
- Is this a cold, or an allergy? 8th December 2002
... 11 - I will be there to purchase it...I need it and Benadryl knocks me out so I just suffer.
TY.
Mary...
- Allergy to the herb plant rosemary? 26th November 2002
... itching became so bad later today
that I had to take Benadryl . Has anyone ever had itching so bad that it feels ... That's how I became earlier, and my hubby got me a Benadryl FAST! That helped in about 15 minutes. So, we'll remove...
- alcohol allergy? 15th November 2002
... drinking altogether? I was thinking about trying Benadryl before drinking but I'd probably fall asleep before...
... a scratchy throat and a congested feeling. I took Benadryl and it worked after about a half an hour. Until it...
- Sinus infection from hell! (cross-post from general forum) 14th November 2002
... suffering allergic reaction (rash), so I'm taking benadryl and staying home from work.
Thanks,
Kzero11 (sick...
- Anyone else allergic to ants? 21st September 2002
... the medicine cocktail:
- Ranitidine
- Prednisone
- Benadryl (oral form)
I try to prevent ant bites now with killing...
- Here kitty kitty... 3rd September 2002
... try taking an anti-histamine tablet. Something like Benadryl will work within 10 to 15 mins and you should get...
- Should i STOP taking Allegra???? 4th July 2002
... Same thing happens to me when I'm on Benadryl . I suggest that you take your pill in the morning...
- strange symptoms - do you recognize them? 13th June 2002
... occurring every few minutes. Once home, I took a benadryl and took a shower, hoping it would go away. I was ... starting to envision my throat closing!
The Benadryl did not seem to help at all, but it did relax me and...
- Allergic to cats 2nd June 2002
... counter remedies, or should I see a doctor? I tried benadryl but then it makes me sleepy...Thanks!...
- Antihistamines & Depression 21st May 2002
... Yes, If I take Benadryl for more than two or three days in a row I get depressed...
- Bumps on tongue-very irritating-bite on them-they bleed-& more! HELP! 17th May 2002
... I spoke about told me to gargle, in a sense, with Benadryl Elixir. I think it may help a tiny bit, but only for...
- Dermatographism 15th May 2002
... allegra coupled with chlotrimeton--didn't help at all.. Benadryl does stop itching within minutes--I used to take my...
- HIVES - HELP 6th May 2002
... trees, food and the control! I have tried Zyrtec, Benadryl and 24 hr allegra - all with tired, drowsy side effects...
- Severe allergies and very paranoid about it 4th May 2002
... the emergency room where I was put on IV's and given Benadryl or epinephrine through the veins, I don't remember...
- Need Advice 3rd May 2002
... pen for emergencies. I never leave home without my Benadryl . I can't imagine how miserable it would be to have...
- Dizziness and Ear Popping 23rd April 2002
... can feel my sinuses sort of pulsing... have to take Benadryl to sleep.
At any rate, I am going back to the dr...
- What are signs of sinus infection? 3rd April 2002
... other problems, except taking my
Coricidin HBP or benadryl as needed to keep PND or
allergies under control....
- Hives! 2nd April 2002
... determine what caused the hives but in the meantime use Benadryl aka diphenhydramine as directed on the package and...
- angioedema 30th March 2002
... pressure from swelling...plus those doctors gave her Benadryl and Motrin...which in many people will cause the reaction...
- Zyrtec 25th March 2002
... Tara~ what country do you live in? The OTC Benadryl active ingredient is different if various countries...
- Food Sensitivity 12th March 2002
... floor because of being too weak. I sometimes take a Benadryl when it starts, especially if I have eaten at a restaurant ... ususally serve food full of preservatives. I think the Benadryl maybe helps a little, but not completely. I just started...
- Horse has Allergen related Asthma 18th February 2002
... for someone who can tell me about an allergy shot of Benadryl . I am trying to find a veterinarian that can do an...
- cold urticaria 29th December 2001
... related to temperature but will watch more closely. Oh Benadryl liquid (even just a teaspoon will halt the itching...
- Hives, or something else? 26th December 2001
... flaking or oozing.] The itching is less when I take a Benadryl but doesn't go away completely. In fact, if I don ... 't take a Benadryl the itching drives me nuts. What is it! It's not...
- Allergy to Tang 22nd November 2001
... because her lips are still swollen after being on Benadryl since yesterday afternoon.Has anyone else had this ... to be sure that is what caused it and just have the Benadryl close at hand? Thanks and hope to hear from someone...
... practically everything (including Children's liquid Benadryl )
It's possible that your daughter can tolerate the...
- From The Doctor 1st October 2001
... Have a look at this:
Benadryl , a drug commonly used for both allergies and insomnia ... confusion and memory problems in some elderly people.
Benadryl , called "diphenhydramine" in many medicines, is often ... medicines that can be found over the counter. But Benadryl is also known to have some effects on the body that ... and older. Just over a quarter of them had received Benadryl while in the hospital, and the researchers wanted ...
They found that those people who had been given Benadryl while in the hospital were more likely to be confused ... Internal Medicine, leave us asking if this effect of Benadryl might also be a concern in elderly people who take ... is telling us. But if you are elderly and you take Benadryl regularly for allergies, to help you sleep, or for ... So if you know someone who is elderly and taking Benadryl , pay close attention to see if they seem to have any...
- Bumps on my throat 10th June 2001
... recommend that to my new doc. I was told to gargle with benadryl elixir before...it helps, but very temporary. My daughter...
- Wheezing and allergies 29th May 2001
... it one day, and it didn't help. So I went back to Benadryl .
<br>Sometimes, I get a tickle in my throat...
- photosensitvity 28th May 2001
... is Calamine (sp?) lotion when it is really itchy, Benadryl , and my doc gave me Claritin as well. Also, I cover...
- Severe allergies 9th April 2001
... allergies get bad enough - the only relief is taking some Benadryl and going to sleep - it's the only way to escape for...
- Facial Swelling 8th March 2001
... carbohydrates. Really strange... I ended
up taking benadryl for about 2 weeks to
take the itch away. I'm still...
- Dermatographism 6th February 2001
... meds for it, including hydroxyzine, Zyrtec, Claritin, Benadryl , Tagamet, and others. Nothing ever did any good at...
... diphenhydramine hydrochloride (generic version of Benadryl , Dramamine, etc.) because I can get it over-the-counter...
... much cheaper, or even see about taking an OTC like Benadryl .
I'm really happy for you!!
Keep in touch!
Amanda...
- Anyone had iron IV Dextran? Hematologist gave me 2 choices.. 11th March 2008
... It took about 5 hours, but they medicated me with Benadryl before it started and I am feeling normal for the...
... about 2 days after the iron infusion. I just take benadryl when I start feeling itchy. The hives only last a...
- Starting Iron infusions 2nd March 2008
... 5 hours. I am first given a combo of steroids and benadryl . I am allergic to the iron they use in the infusions ... , and without the benadryl and steroids, I break out in hives. I have to continue ... oral benadryl for about a week.
Because of the benadryl injection...
... hours and I even had a little mishap. Thanks to the benadryl they give me, I dozed off and managed to get my IV...
- So how low is low? 23rd January 2008
... prior to getting the iron. Sometimes the steriod/ benadryl IV will burn a little and make my hand feel numb, ... must depend on the nurse administering the IV. The benadryl makes me very drowsy, so even though I bring a book...
- how long after iv iron infusion will i feel better 9th January 2008
... the iron makes you feel better. I am given an IV of benadryl and a cortisteroid before I get the iron to help with ... couple of days after, but it is easily handled with OTC benadryl . The steroid makes me feel really good right after...
- Microcytic Anemia Pain 30th September 2007
... Today was my first treatment of IV Infed. They gave me benadryl and prednisone as a precaution against a reaction...
- Severe Allergic Reaction To Iron Iv Ferrlecit 14th September 2007
... came running and the doctor too.They started me on a benadryl and prednisone iv to counteract the reaction.It began ... till there receiving more iv's. I was sent home with benadryl pills to take 3x a day and prednisone also.I was sooo...
- gastric bypass 4 years ago and iron is at a 6 please help 12th September 2007
... the PICC Line. I get the line flused and then I get benadryl to relax me and then decardron for the pain and discomfort...
- What do you do during 4 hours of iron infusion? 7th September 2007
... I was given IV benadryl to offset the chance of a reaction, so I basically...
- Partial Facial Swelling after Iron Loading 7th September 2007
... use for this would be: Zyrtec, Hydroxizine, or OTC Benadryl ....
... Zyrtec at the end of the week. I'm afraid to take Benadryl because I'm very sensitive. I cannot eat regular food ... gave me a reaction. So I don't know. Someone told me Benadryl is harsh. If I were normal, I could take it easily...
... of. That's what the testing said.
I would try benadryl , I think it is the least reactive. Good luck to you...
... Glenni,
Try Children's Liquid Benadryl . They make a Dye-Free version of it because some...
... Christine,
Thanks. That is great to know about Benadryl . I'll try and get it in the next day or two. Even...
... Perhaps if it is the iron then maybe you need a dose of benadryl with the supplement but I would ask a doctor about...
- anemic.....need advice 20th August 2007
... There is a reason that they also give many people IV Benadryl and steroids when they have the infusion--too offset...
- 1st Infed infusion tomorrow and have some questions 11th June 2007
... Before the test infusion they gave me a dose of Benadryl through IV to help prevent any reaction and that always...
- Auto Immune hymolyptic aneamia (AIHA) 31st May 2007
... again and suffering with high doses of pred. I take benadryl at night to sleep. It really helps and I hope it...
- Had 1st Dextran Infusion 20th May 2007
... went away. Now I did have the test dose, with the benadryl and prednisone cocktail before, so I am sure that...
- Anemia, transfusion, symptoms, YIKES! 21st April 2007
... chemotherapy area) they will give you tylenol and benadryl (oral), check your vitals and then get the IV in and ... some hives (literally only a handful) but some extra benadryl took care of that and I felt better walking out of...
- Infusions 10th April 2007
... Does everyone here get benadryl and decadron before they put the iron in? They give...
... was that I was very tired... I guess from the bag of benadryl they give me before the steriods and iron???
my...
- First InFed infusion in two hours - need information. 9th April 2007
... a lot longer as they get the IV in, give you some benadryl (to try and lessen any potential allergic reactions...
... is "fixed").
They gave me two tylenol, a bag of benadryl , a bag of steriods then a bigger bag of the iron ...
... chemotherapy area) they will give you tylenol and benadryl (oral), check your vitals and then get the IV in and ... some hives (literally only a handful) but some extra benadryl took care of that and I felt better walking out of...
