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The average iGuard risk rating for BENADRYL is BLUE. It means that BENADRYL normally has a low risk of serious or long-term side effects if used under normal medical supervision.

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Why do patients use BENADRYL?

iGuard.org is currently tracking more than 9,670 patients that use BENADRYL (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)). Use the table below to learn why iGuard users take this product; click on any underlined condition to get information on other medications used for treatment.
DISEASE / CONDITION % AVERAGE SEVERITY
ALLERGIES
82%
INSOMNIA
28%
ALLERGIES (ALLERGIC RHINITIS)
<5%

How well does BENADRYL work?

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Average Satisfaction Score
(out of 10)
68 %
Average Effectiveness Score
(out of 10)
69 %
85%   of patients are confident that the good things about BENADRYL outweigh the bad things.


What do iGuard.org users wish they were told before starting this product?
11%
% patients who wished they learned more before starting
11% of patients taking BENADRYL wish they were told more about this product before they started it.

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ABOUT BENADRYL
Active Drug(s): BENADRYL
WHAT DOES IT DO?
This product is commonly used in the treatment of allergies, congestion and allergic reactions. It is also used in the treatment of motion sickness and Parkinsonism. It works by blocking the action of histamine, an important chemical released during allergic reactions.
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VIEW: US Prescribing Info
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HOW SAFE IS IT?
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Average Risk Rating (GENERAL)
Pregnancy Category B
Black Box Warning No

FACTS & FIGURES
Date Approved 4 Mar 1946
Generic Available YES
OTC Available NO


What side-effects do iGuard.org users commonly report for BENADRYL?

46%

46% of patients experience side-effects on BENADRYL


8%

8% of patients experience SIGNIFICANT side-effects on BENADRYL


MOST COMMON SIDE EFFECTS...
DROWSINESS
GROGGINESS
DRY NOSE
SKIN PROBLEMS
= 10%

Recent alerts for BENADRYL

There have been no alerts regarding BENADRYL during the past year.

Drug Comments for BENADRYL (BENADRYL)

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Question/Comment:

Our Vet told us to give it to our beagles for their ear infections thru the summer months. I give to them 1 a day at night and no red ears if I give it to them every day. The other med they gave me at the Vets cost over $35. and the Benendryl cost about $6. for 48! Good deal for us!

61 year old female
Posted: 2008-08-09 21:52:34     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Question/Comment:

What are the potential interactions with bendadryl and topamax? Can you elaborate on that? Thanks.

33 year old female
Posted: 2008-07-16 12:07:52     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Question/Comment:

Does Benadryl often have an counterreact w/methadone? Can it cause a false/positive on a drug screen and show up as a benzodiazipine? Im on Methadone maitenance and have failed three drug tests having benzodiazipines in my system when I haven't taken any. How accurate is a lab drug test?

25 year old female
Posted: 2008-06-26 07:56:40     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Question/Comment:

can you take benadryl while taking pennacilin

35 year old male
Posted: 2008-06-22 15:56:56     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Answer/Reply from iGuard:

There are no drug interactions between Benadryl and penicillin found in the iGuard database. However, please be sure to check for drug interactions for ALL of your medications by entering all of your medications you are currently taking into your iGuard medication profile.

Posted: 2008-07-07 21:51:15    

Question/Comment:

DOES IT CAUSE CONSTIPATION IF USED DAILY?

50 year old female
Posted: 2008-06-14 11:34:01     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

Answer/Reply from iGuard:

Constipation is not a common side effect of Benadryl.

Posted: 2008-06-18 15:48:47    

Answer/Reply:

I found that it did cause mild constipation, but a tall glass of water in the morning re-hydrated me.

56 year old male
Posted: 2008-07-29 14:33:56     Rating: Star Star Star Star Star

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