- What time of day do you recommend taking Lexapro? 11th January 2006
... The gagging feeling is quite a bit better today but benadryl would be a good idea. Good thing I keep them on hand...
... I never took the Benadryl . I just hate the way it puts me to sleep and there...
- Sleep deprivation is messing me up. Any suggestions? 22nd December 2005
... Try benadryl or even the super cheap generics. It is an otc. ...
- first day of wellbutrin 28th July 2005
... little better, mentally and physically. i did take OTC benadryl last night with no problems really, except that i ... with my depression too. i have been taking either benadryl or tylenol pm for about 7 years every night to sleep...
- I just... just...I don't know. 27th July 2005
... tizzy earlier and forgot to take my sleeping med ( Benadryl ). It's a multiuse drug...it works for withdrawls from...
- New here, need some encouragement.... 26th July 2005
... the alchohol abuse but i depend on tylenol pm and/or benadryl to sleep.
i am not sure what branch of service...
- Celexa Withdrawals -- how do I deal?? 17th July 2005
... but today they are more bearable. I have heard that Benadryl can help with symptoms, and that Charcoal can help...
- Effexor Withdrawals 12th July 2005
... was just as terrible and gave it up. I've heard that benadryl helps with the withdrawals but please check with a...
- Woke this morning with a feeling of doom... 19th June 2005
... this was going to happen, only then did they give me benadryl iv...I was sooooo sickened by the nurses unprofessionalism...
- Effexor XR & Vivid Dreams 9th June 2005
... does early in the morning, 2. take something like benadryl to help you get the best nights sleep possible. Good...
- Effexor Withdrawal, Day 12 18th May 2005
... very long.
Best wishes,
Sam :)
P.S. I do take Benadryl and that does seem to help...I got that advice from...
- will I die from Zoloft withdrawal? 11th May 2005
... zaps" all the time. That was the worst. They say Benadryl helps with the withdrawl symptoms. I also had wine...
- Why do I feel this way? 10th May 2005
... met. Thank you for sharing that with me. I am taking Benadryl for my allergies, sleep and it helps with the withdrawl...
... met. Thank you for sharing that with me. I am taking Benadryl for my allergies, sleep and it helps with the withdrawl ... HHHHHHHHUGS SAM!Hope you feel better ,today.I've taken Benadryl before,it does make you sleepy.I know my sister was ... she thought it made her depressed.I don't know about Benadryl though,I think it depends on how much you take.You...
... HHHHHHHHUGS SAM!Hope you feel better ,today.I've taken Benadryl before,it does make you sleepy.I know my sister was ... she thought it made her depressed.I don't know about Benadryl though,I think it depends on how much you take.You...
- Help With Lexapro 4th May 2005
... terrible insomnia my doctor told me to take tylenol pm or benadryl to help sleep. I take it and works but the only thing...
- lexapro 28th April 2005
... exhausted. It's like that feeling you get when you are on Benadryl or Nyquil. I also felt kind of "zoned out" and tense...
- Wellbutrin XL 150 mg. 8 days, withdrawal 3rd April 2005
... some withdrawal symptoms.
There is something in Benadryl that helps most people with some of these withdrawal...
... to get my 7 year off to school, should I take the benadryl at night and will that help me in the mornings....
- Anyone taking Cymbalta? 9th March 2005
... nights but tonight i feel pretty normal. I took some benadryl last night to sleep. I have tried effexor,zoloft,wellbutrin...
- Irritation from zoloft? 25th February 2005
... couple of weeks ago that you were taking sudafed and benadryl . Are you still taking those? I'm wondering if you...
- Coming off of Effexor XR 23rd January 2005
... But, what should I expect? Also, I have heard that Benadryl helps through the withdrawals. Is there anything...
... But, what should I expect? Also, I have heard that Benadryl helps through the withdrawals. Is there anything...
... side effects and withdrawals at the same time. The Benadryl for whatever reason did help me. I wasn't so sure...
- Effexor withdrawals..how long how much? 12th January 2005
... i felt like crap. I got the blues and went to get Benadryl , didn't do much to help .
Day 3 with no medication ... down by going for a walk to the store. I took the benadryl again and it worked realy well for the first while ... bothersome? Should i follow the directions of the benadryl ? I want to do whatever it takes to stop these medications...
- Has anyone tried "Cymbalta" ? It's very new but suppose to work great.. 10th December 2004
... effect goes away - for some!
No, I haven't tried Benadryl . In fact is 8:20pm here and i just awoke from a two...
- Lexapro Withdrawal question: Please help 27th November 2004
... least painful way--if there is such a thing. And Benadryl WAS very helpful.
Post back and let us know...
- Depression, here is my story 16th October 2004
... when the irritability gets too much (or anxiety) try Benadryl . The diphenhydramine (sp?) in it helps withdrawal...
- Trying life without ADs, losing weight gained while on ADs... fighting depression... 3rd October 2004
... :)
Donna,
Have you tried taking Benadryl ? It helps the anxiety and the irritability. A lot...
... Benadryl was mentioned several times in this thread to help...
... Benadryl was mentioned several times in this thread to help...
... Sickofeffexor- Another question for you, when you took the benadryl did it make you sleep all the time? Did you take...
... Sickofeffexor- Another question for you, when you took the benadryl did it make you sleep all the time? Did you take...
- Wellbutrin XL 300mg/daily~ 18th August 2004
... become itchy (and scratchy) all over. I've taken benadryl instantly both times and since decided to take Claritin...
- Is is still withdrawals or am I messed up. Help! 15th August 2004
... thought of that! I am a little better today. I took a benadryl last night so I could fall asleep at an earlier time...
... could pass out, but I just COULD NOT sleep! I took a benadryl that evening, and I felt a lot better the next day...
... is what you're experiencing, many people swear by Benadryl . I never tried it myself though.
What Flowercrazy...
- Effexor withdrawal and head zaps 7th August 2004
... Have you tried Benadryl ? A lot of other sufferers highly recommend it. I...
... I may have two weeks to go. I am going to try the Benadryl today. I was on a half dose for one week, then one...
... eventually go away. I'll be curious to know if the Benadryl works for you. Keep us posted and Good luck!...
- Prozac question 30th July 2004
... just take prozac and give up the klonopin and ambien. Benadryl can also help with sleep. Good luck!...
- depressed- does medication really help? 28th July 2004
... find Compoz or want to know what it is...all it is is Benadryl . Look at the active ingredients on the labels, most ... OTC sleep aids, that's all they are is benadryl , and if money is an issue, just get the store brand ... of benadryl ...it's all the same stuff! Good luck!...
- HELP! Going through Effexor withdrawl and feel like I am going crazy.... 22nd July 2004
... for the last 10 plus years.
Have you tried taking Benadryl ? Many people claim it's done wonders for the zaps...
- Lexapro/Depression 20th July 2004
... this go for ALL ADs? I take Claritin everyday (and Benadryl at night) for my allergies. While I'm currently not ... anything about allergy meds (Claritin is Loratadine and Benadryl is Diphenhydramine).
There's a possibility that...
- How long has your Effexor withdrawl lasted? 14th July 2004
... been successful by tapering off. and someone said benadryl might help in the withdrawal..i don't know how and...
- LEXAPRO Withdrawal - How to relieve it 9th July 2004
... tried it myself, but I've read numerous reports of Benadryl being of enormous help for the nausea and dizziness...
... . I'm also itching all over like crazy. I have benadryl , but because I might be pregnant I was told not to...
- trying to stay off meds 21st June 2004
... of AD's. Dramamine helped me a lot and I've heard Benadryl helped others.
Good luck. I know it's hard right...
- Effexor Withdrawal Tips - Do's and Don'ts 18th May 2004
... it did work for me.
BUT I do recommend taking BENADRYL all day long while you are coming off the med's. ... I was able to handle them better. Something in the BENADRYL helps.......
So I recommend Benadryl..... :)
...
... lot of stories about these mysterious benefits of Benadryl . Very interesting. I wish I could find some theories ... other readers want to share their stories/theories on Benadryl ?...
... this, I could not have done the withdrawal without BENADRYL . I learned about it from someone on this sight. I ... you might be scared of the side effects from the Benadryl , but for me I had no side effects from it, and I was...
... off..i'll try the suggestion that someone made that benadryl might help in the withdrawal..i don't know how it...
... off..i'll try the suggestion that someone made that benadryl might help in the withdrawal..i don't know how it...
... extreme dizziness and flu like symptoms are the worse. Benadryl helps with the dizziness but it also wipes me out...
... extreme dizziness and flu like symptoms are the worse. Benadryl helps with the dizziness but it also wipes me out...
... SJW about halfway into the weaning of the Effexor. Benadryl , Dramamine, and Tylenol was very helpful to me too...
... work for someone else.
I'd suggest keeping some Benadryl on hand. I took 50mg when I began feeling too dizzy ... tremendously but it did make me sleepy which is normal with Benadryl . Also get some Dramamine which is for motion sickness ... This was also a life saver for me. I never took the Benadryl and Dramamine at the same time but I 'needed' the ... Benadryl the most for the dizziness and once the dizziness...
... too. As I've mentioned before, try taking 50mg of Benadryl and see if it helps. It helped me....
... per sickofeffexor) due to the BP problem.
TRY BENADRYL ALREADY!!!! :)...
... Omega 3s and Vit Bs. And while your at it take some Benadryl too. Let me ask you though, does it taste as good...
... BENADRYL will help you. It's safe and used for anyone who...
... stuff. And you don't say whether you've tried the Benadryl or not. Anyway, hang in, and whatever you do, don...
... you said.......fatigue....tiredness.
I didn't try benadryl caus elike you said......It causes excitability and...
... you said.......fatigue....tiredness.
I didn't try benadryl caus elike you said......It causes excitability and ... my worst weeks!
And yes, I hear ya regarding the Benadryl . I just couldn't bring myself to take it either,...
... Benadryl will not cause exciteability and aggitation. It is ... causes drowsiness. Those other side effects are rare. Benadryl saved my life literally. It stopped my aggitation ... nausea I was suffering from. If it weren't for the Benadryl , I'd probably give in and start taking the Effexor ... dose and lower of Effexor, you'll be looking for some Benadryl to take....
... Benadryl will not cause exciteability and aggitation. It is ... causes drowsiness. Those other side effects are rare. Benadryl saved my life literally. It stopped my aggitation ... nausea I was suffering from. If it weren't for the Benadryl , I'd probably give in and start taking the Effexor ... dose and lower of Effexor, you'll be looking for some Benadryl to take.
I agree with Laurie_Lu. Benedryl has...
... then that's a different story!!!
Why not try the Benadryl that everyone swears by?! Let us know if it makes...
... pharmacy has to mix up for you) that is made from benadryl and two other drugs whose names now escape me (effexor...
... pharmacy has to mix up for you) that is made from benadryl and two other drugs whose names now escape me (effexor ... this!
Thank you for your post ... interesting that Benadryl comes up again. Look after yourself. :)...
... If I recall, oversoul was reluctant to take the Benadryl because of the possible aggitation....
... If I recall, oversoul was reluctant to take the Benadryl because of the possible aggitation.
Right, I forgot...
... sensitive to medications too and if it weren't for the Benadryl , I don't think I could have been able to go to work ... and function while tapering off Effexor. The Benadryl kept me from fainting and hitting my face on the floor...
... I've never forgotten about you guys and the Benadryl ....
Every time I taper......I ALMOST try it......
... sensitive to medications too and if it weren't for the Benadryl , I don't think I could have been able to go to work ... and function while tapering off Effexor. The Benadryl kept me from fainting and hitting my face on the floor...
... oil capsules (omega 3 fatty acids?). I also used Benadryl when the side effects got a little crazy. Maybe you...
... oil capsules (omega 3 fatty acids?). I also used Benadryl when the side effects got a little crazy. Maybe you...
... read in this thread. I see quite a few references to Benadryl in the posts. However, I haven't yet found where they ... begin. Would somebody mind explaining how Benadryl helps, and approximately how much to take?
Does...
... read in this thread. I see quite a few references to Benadryl in the posts. However, I haven't yet found where they ... begin. Would somebody mind explaining how Benadryl helps, and approximately how much to take?
Does...
... I feel like I am going to start owning stock in Benadryl ! But that is ok, it is better than the other poison...
... trouble. I am not sure I can totally explain the Benadryl thing. As I understand it, the diphenhydramine in...
... days, and the dizziness / foggy head is unbearable. Benadryl is helping, although all I can do is sleep. I am irritable...
... can sleep or at least lay flat.
I have tried the Benadryl and it really hasn't helped..I was wondering if anyone...
... side effect, so some are marketed as sleep aids etc. Benadryl is also in that line so that may be why it eases withdrawl...
... decrease is always the toughest for me. I do take Benadryl and it helps with sleep, allgeries and withdrawls...
... decrease is always the toughest for me. I do take Benadryl and it helps with sleep, allgeries and withdrawls...
- Warbonds - how are you? 10th May 2004
... really slowly....like grain-by-grain. Someone said Benadryl helps in the come down....not sure how but might look...
- Effexor and Memory 25th April 2004
... to an "adverse effect".
For example, taking OTC benadryl for hay fever (runny nose, tearing, itching eyes ... eyes and a dry mouth might be a side-effect of taking benadryl at night to help you sleep.
An adverse effect ... of benadryl would be if it caused you to be nauseated and dizzy...
- Help! To ease SSRI (paxil) withdrawal??? 29th January 2004
... shaking starts I am taking .25 mg of Xanax or taking benadryl (OTC allergy medicine that is relaxing), and when...
... shaking starts I am taking .25 mg of Xanax or taking benadryl (OTC allergy medicine that is relaxing), and when...
- I'm addicted to sleeping pills and don't know how to get off? 18th January 2004
... sleep aids, they are actually your over the counter Benadryl ( I use the store brand name since they are cheaper...
... sleep aids, they are actually your over the counter Benadryl ( I use the store brand name since they are cheaper...
- Wondering Whats Going On With Me 14th January 2004
... Exercise to exhaust yourself. Try an occasional Benadryl if you need to. If these don't work, talk to your...
- Taking Traxodone and Lexapro. Dry mouth in morning! 1st January 2004
... skip it and only take my Clonazepam plus a couple Benadryl and see if that will help my dry mouth or not and...
- Lexapro questions 5th December 2003
... so one is enough. I have been taking tylenol pm and benadryl to help me sleep for about 7 years. They don't even...
- Zoloft Withdrawal is HELL! 29th January 2003
... when starting Z, so I am going to prepare to take benadryl and plenty of water and a maintain a good diet and...
... of it. A complex B vitamin, fish oil capsules, and Benadryl when it gets really bad, have seemed to help my withdrawal...
... of it. A complex B vitamin, fish oil capsules, and Benadryl when it gets really bad, have seemed to help my withdrawal...
... easier withdrawal than the one off the lexapro!!! Use Benadryl to get you over the rough spots....
... OK Thanks--I've taken Benadryl at times for allergies but it knocks me out. Is there...
... OK Thanks--I've taken Benadryl at times for allergies but it knocks me out. Is there...
- coming off efexxor 27th August 2002
... sweats) and asked for
some pain meds. I also bought Benadryl to help w/sleep, and notified
my beloved psychologist...
