i’m really scared i was taking tylenol pm like 3-5 times a week to help my insomnia it contains diphenhydramine which is basically benadryl. now when i take any medication my body reacts to it negatively i feel faint, difficulty focusing, chest discomfort. i have finally realized what the problem is & i stopped taking it completely. just hope my body goes back to normal.

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience with other viewers.

@mirrrorismycompetition

3 жыл бұрын

update looks like the diphenhydramine has given me lymphedema. i changed my diet i only eat lean meats fruits and vegetables along with getting a good night’s sleep helped my focus come back.

@pixel8122

3 жыл бұрын

tylenol PM is mostly acetaminophen, not just diphenhydramine.

@kristabrady9561

2 жыл бұрын

@@mirrrorismycompetition have you gone back to normal?

@sherrylouise9495

2 жыл бұрын

Did the Benadryl cause you to have a tight feeling in your chest? Like you weren’t getting a full breath?

That’s crazy poor Spunch bob took 40 Bernadryls 👀🤦‍♂️💀😭

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Good old Benadryl Bob! I guess that's the advantage of being a sponge.Kids don't try this at home.

@asamckaig7695

3 жыл бұрын

mannn i took 32 like two nights ago

@ugandahater

3 жыл бұрын

Lmfao now everyone is looking up what diphenhydramine is lololol

@squiqwarsquidwar7888

3 жыл бұрын

he has to be fucking lit to think he's living in a pineapple under the sea

@Foldlikeanomelette

3 жыл бұрын

O hel na mistr carp out of his suuit

Been taking it daily in large amounts for the last 10yrs. They say it's non habit forming but that's a lie.

I'm quitting tonight. I'm 69 and have been taking sleep aids for over 20 years. I'll try magnesium until I can see my doctor.

I've gotten high off Benadryl it was trippy and interesting, but it did change the way my heart works, it'll pump slow and then spike up and go slow again. I also have a hard time focusing when people are talking to me.

@satou446

2 жыл бұрын

how many times did you get high off it?

@millions9455

2 жыл бұрын

10 times, if you’re considering doing it don’t. It’s not cool nor is it safe.

I was addicted to diphenhydramine for 5 years. For the most part I took 300mg 3 times a day. So many things happen that were bad. My eyesight got blurry while on it. I eventually needed to get glasses. I enjoyed the sedative feeling. I rarely took enough to hallucinate but when I did it was mostly thinking I saw a spider. I didn't make me fall asleep at that dose but sometimes I would sleep 15 hours. I would get itchy all over my body. Its taken me to years of working a 12 step program to get off it. Also memory was affected. I could barely follow the thread of conversations. I've got 1 month clean now. I want back and fourth with it once getting 3 months. Just don't misuse or abuse this drug is my advice.

@bellenicks3879

2 жыл бұрын

Same here.....I agree!!! Praying you stay sober from it!!

@JRock514514

2 жыл бұрын

@etan racc - I am pretty much in the same boat that you were. Is there any possibility of us talking, as I want to get off this crap, but I don't know how I'm going to sleep. I started off at a low dose, but then it went up ridiculously high. I would appreciate if there was some way I could talk to you, because I'm starting to freak out here a bit. Thank you, and congratulations for getting off this crap

@etanrrac5425

2 жыл бұрын

Just achieved 3 months clean from diphenhydramine! I'm getting my faculties back and am better able to perform the functions of daily living better.

@haamyl8977

2 жыл бұрын

did it affect your memory permanently?

@etanrrac5425

2 жыл бұрын

@@haamyl8977 it's been about 5 months since I used it heavily. I feel like im back to normal pretty much.

Very informative and a little scary with those side effects. We take for granted these over the counter medications, forgetting they can be seriously harmful.

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you are right.Be aware of side effects of OTC medications!

Good to know! Nice that you put this out since it’s so commonly used!

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Kev, thanks for checking out the video!

I didn’t read all the comments here but I’ll share my experiences with it just incase. I’ve done dph about 6 times total. 300, 360, 600, 900, 900, 800 mg. below 600 doesn’t do that much in my experience but especially once you get to 900, shit gets awful. There is so many nightmare effects. You will hear, see, feel, smell, things that are not there. I was yelling at a picture on my tv because I thought it was a person in my room who wasn’t supposed to be here. I saw my dead bunny in my arms even tho there was nothing, I had full conversations with people who weren’t there like outside my room or outside my window. There is much more side effects than that at high doses and none are pleasurable. I had to stop because the people I live with were worried I had schizophrenia because I was yelling at nothing all night long. It’s not fun or healthy to be on.

Do you use Benadryl as a sleeping aid? Have you had side effects such as a hang over drowsiness in the morning?

@reigndelacore2060

4 жыл бұрын

Yes I started using it to sleep for shift work. I didn't have medical insurance and I knew something was wrong long before shift work made everything much much worse. But I had bills to pay and it helped me cope with some serious personal problems. 20 years and the Benadryl hangover basically exists every single day I just rarely notice or care that much anymore. Long term side effects I suffer are: Renal damage Heart damage Memory loss (this is probably the most noticable) Tremors Loss of Balance Panic/Anxiety Dental damage

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry, to hear about all these adverse effects.It takes a lot of courage to write and speak about this on social media warning others about the long term side effects of Benadryl.

@edenkentner

3 жыл бұрын

I have taken it as a sleep aid for a long time and have never had an issue? As it's the same ingredient as zquil i haven't experienced anything different then taking zquil. I don't the the liquid form but the dollar tree brand since it's much cheaper and has the same mg.

@shaalis

3 жыл бұрын

I haven't had any of these side effects, but what I foound is that you end up controlling your sleep schedule by relying on it. So it screws up your sleep schedule naturally done by your body.

@soniapalisoc437

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

Thank you for this video, I started relying on it to sleep. I was never able find anything bad about this on google. Glad I saw this video.

I really wish I had known this! Great video. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Nice video, glad I stumbled upon this channel. As a fellow health care provider, I am glad that you channel provides a balanced view on various medication- will follow with great intent. New sub here and glad to support a fellow small YTuber.

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Good to see you & thanks for checking out the channel.

Think Your Health, thank you for this information! I didn't know any of this! Your channel is fantastic and I just subscribed!

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Sophia, thanks for stopping by.Glad it was helpful.

thanks for the info! I didn't realize older adults can react to benadryl, appreciate it!

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, should not be used especially long term.It works on a chemical in your brain causing more confusion.

Very informative, thanks for this!

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Benadryl makes my whole body twitchy. It's like restless leg syndrome but everywhere. Oddly enough it only affects me like that half the time. The other half of the time it knocks me out. I only use it now if I have forgotten bug repellent and have over 30 mosquito bites.

@miamanning7871

2 жыл бұрын

I thought I was the only one who had this twitching.wow thank you for sharing

@chris23g12

2 жыл бұрын

Wow I thought it was my head I feel the same

I took 200 milligrams of diphenhydramine every day for 6 months. I found that after I developed a tolerance to the diphenhydramine it would still work really well if I mixed it with 15 milligrams of melatonin. The only negative effect it had on me is that diphenhydramine doesn't have any effect on me now. Even after years of not taking it if I took 200 milligrams it wouldn't have any effect on me whereas before that would've knocked me out for 10+ hours.

@TheAutumnWind_RN4L

Жыл бұрын

Did it ever cause anxiety and tachycardia?

I did not know that older people shouldn't use it! Great information!

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!Many medications can cause serious side effects in older adults... medications have to be dose adjusted, some dosed depending on the kidney function.

Thank you! I use this for sleep and occasional nauseous. I did notice that I was extremely drowsy in the morning so I won't be taking it anymore!!

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience.

@user-gk4bc6rh4b

2 жыл бұрын

Try 2 mg of melatonin for sleep but take it two hours before u go to bed

I’ve had muscle and joint pains for 4 days and counting and I’m running 5 hours of sleep a day because it’s that difficult to sleep through the pain…

Great video a lot of good information I had no idea about this medication. Thank you very much!

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Any time!Glad it was helpful!

Very informative information, I typically use this for allergies but had no idea of all these side effects, good to know!

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your feedback. Glad it was helpful.

I had no idea about these side effects of benadryl! Thanks for all the info!

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful.

Thank you for sharing the long term side effects of Benadryl ! Very useful!

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Thanks for explaining this!

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank You for the information, it was very informative..

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

It's quite frightening the affects these drugs have on our bodies. Thanks for highlighting.

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

If you do take medicine always ask your provider or pharmacist about side effects.

@ExpatEssentialsForItaly

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth, will do. Thanks for the tip.

@SludgeMan90

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth yeah, that is unless your prescriber is outright lying to you and denying the reality of the potential dangers these have i.e the entire field of psychiatry

Very details FAQ breakdown. You’ve given good food for thought on using this drug.

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Riaz Meghji Like with all medications whether OTC or prescription talk to your pharmacist or Doctor about the most common side effects and drug drug interactions.

Great video! Thank you for sharing!

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

GermanLuk Thanks for watching!

I need to know more about the effect on the heart. My very-healthy senior aunt died of heart failure, and afterwards in her house I saw she had been taking benadryl.

Please keep making videos, one day you will be popular, trust me

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Jason, thank you so much for this very positive comment.I will continue doing so, next video out coming Friday.

Great info! Thank you Sir!

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!Thanks you.

As a Health Coach and Personal Trainer, I can't agree more!!!

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out this video.I always prefer a non pharmacological approach, however, if medications are being taken people should be aware of side-effects!

Read the entire article/transcript here: drthinkyourhealth.com/benadry-l-long-term-side-effects-i-wish-i-had-known/

🍏 Check latest Wellbeing blog: drthinkyourhealth.com/blog/

I have not heard about a risk of dementia from long term use! I’ll just have to deal with terrible allergies.

I noticed you didn't mention the fact that dph blocks voltage gated potassium channels which can lead to sudden cardiac death.

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Valid observation especially in light of recent TIK TOK Benadryl challenge deaths.

@isabelle1331

Ай бұрын

I had a severe attack of A-fib after taking Benadryl several nights in a go. I struggled for 5 hours and after thinking I needed to think of what triggered the attack, i read about the blocking of potassium. I ate 2 bananas and i recovered soon after.

I had no idea about this! Interesting.

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful.Thanks for watching.

Great video about Benadry. Thanks for sharing

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Thanks for explaining the side effects

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

I need to quit coffee and Benadryl...so I can sleep naturally...

I've been taking doxylamine (similar to Benardryl - sedating antihistamine) for a few years for sleep/night anxiety. Because you develop tolerance, I end up taking around 4 x Kirkland Sleep Aids (100mg). Naughty, I know. I have reduced to 0-1 per night this week with the view to stopping now. Sleep has definitely been patchier, but I wake up a lot fresher and more alert. I advise anyone to not be scared and just cut them down (then out). It might mean less sleep but there are definitely immediate up sides in the morning --- and as for dementia --- yikes, not worth it.

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience and good luck.

@disgustingratsewer

Жыл бұрын

As someone who recreationally did this drug, i want to tell you there’s always someone worse, i used to take doses up to 800mg of benadryl (roughly 40) when i was 13. This is EXTREMELY re’tarde:d of me because ive most likely given myself dementia later in life. Ive been sober for roughly 4 or so months now.

ive been taking diphenhydramine to go to sleep for a week straight now and i built up a tolerance. I got scared i noticed how i wasnt getting sleepy and searched up the harm it does to the liver and organs :( i occasionally took it when i needed to go to sleep last year too. I poured out the sleep aid tonight and i will not be consuming it ever.

@disgustingratsewer

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Anticholinergics are a very steep slope, first you take a small amount then it gets bigger snd bigger, then next thing you know you’re taking almost 2000mg a week.

About a month ago I had a bad allergic cough and took Benadryl (diphenhydramine), about 100 mg per day for six days. Within a couple of days I noticed I had increasing urinary difficulties accompanied by mild edema (swelling of feet, ankles and lower thighs). I stopped taking the drug and the issues are only now slowly resolving themselves. I am 63 and it's obvious I shouldn't have take the drug. Live and learn, I guess.

@cammiefleming8822

9 ай бұрын

Sounds familiar… I am also 63 and was taking it off and on for a stomach virus and to get some sleep… Seems to have a bad reaction on me now… Didn’t take it every day but maybe four times a week

They gave me an I.V. full of Benadryl before each of my Chemo injections. That stuff knocked me right out.

Informative content. Thanks for sharing the side effects of Benadryl.

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking out the video!

❤ As an adult over 70. I had been using 1/2 Ibuprofen PM as a sleep aid. Recently, I tried it as a sinus drying out agent in Benadryl. The Diphenhydramine gave me some intensely weird, nightmarish dreams and my balance was WAY off 18 hours later. It is scary stuff. Almost a high but not like a high quality blended indigo. // In the future, from this video and others, I never plan on using Diphenhydramine in any manner, except for awful travel situations …. such as a downtown New York hotel in the winter or someplace in Ohio in most seasons.

@disgustingratsewer

Жыл бұрын

As a 14 year old who did this horrible drug recreationally, i wish i never did. I’d stay away from benadryl as it can raise your risk of dementia by a LOT, and since i used during the time my brain was developing my retar’ded ass most likely has alzhiemers later in life.

@astromoonie

Жыл бұрын

@@disgustingratsewer I want you to know that you’re going to be okay. It only raises the risk. Sure, that is a big risk to take. But you’re off it now (hopefully) and you’re gonna be okay.

@disgustingratsewer

Жыл бұрын

@@astromoonie thank you

Great video I will be subbing, i recently bought some nytol diphenhydremen as a way to combat both my eczma and insomnia caused by eczma, do you recommend i still try this out?

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Diphenhydramine if used for longer periods of time have side effects and like I said not recommended for long term use in Insomnia.Treatment for eczema is 1) Know what the triggers are ( eg cold or dry environments, sweating, exposure to detergents,stress, anxiety) 2)keep you skin hydrated such as using emollients.Apply an emollient immediately after bathing or showering to prevent your skin from drying out as a result of water evaporation. 3) Hot baths or showers usually lasting longer than 10-15 minutes can dry the skin 4)wet dressings can help sooth the itching 4) there are safer antihistamine to use and you can discuss that with your provider 5) your provider might a short course of a local steroid to help relieve symptoms.Having said this the most important points are points 1 and 2.

I used to take 18 Tylenol PM caplets every day. Now I take 10 Diphenhydramine gelcaps (25mg) a day for sleep. I used to "hear people whispering" when I first started taking it when I worked in Retail when I had to close the mall store I worked at then had to wake up early to open up the store. Sometimes when the 10 gelcaps dont make me sleepy, I take an extra 5 of them just to feel sleepy.

My husband once told me that he'd heard a story from his mom. She'd taken Benadryl when she was in college, and I was told that it made her laugh for half an hour, cry for half an hour, and sleep for a day and a half, which is why she can no longer take antihistamines.

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your mother in law's experience.

@jackg2630

3 жыл бұрын

She must have been taking huge doses, dph is a deliriant which probably explains the mood swings. To have that kinda immediate side effect action she probably took waayyyyyyyyy to much. A regular dose like one pill cannot do that. You should ask her she legit or prolly took like 10. Also tell her to never take that much again

@krystingrant6292

2 жыл бұрын

Me I slept the whole day off benadryl no lies in sleep away camp. My allergies were so bad one day the camp nurse gave me a pill I was so messed up.

Ever since I had od on this. I can't remember anything that happened last year. Is there any way I'll ever remember what happened?

Hi Sir your video was very useful can you tell me if we can calpol tablets along with paracetomol injection for fever?

Whoa this is so interesting, good thing I hardly use Benadryl.

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by.

What do you recommend is a safe OTC sleep aid other than Benadryl? I've tried Melatonin.

If I feel like I have a cold coming on, I take benadryl to dry up the cold, so I can go to work. Eventually, it seems to take away the cold symptoms and help a lot. I had no idea of the side effects. Thanks for the informative video!!👍👍👍

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

I am glad it was of value!

Hmm very interesting. Thanks for covering these long term side effects. I'm also a small tuber 😅

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by Ethan. Unfortunately, medications do have side effects and you as consumer now or perhaps in years to come should be made aware and educated about this.

@imstupidbut

3 жыл бұрын

@EMINƎM how much did u take

Thy gave me IV Benadryl for migraines n let’s say it helped but I had a seizure

Whats the difference between diphenhydramine hydrochloride and benadryl please. I take 2 50mg of sleepeze with 800mg of ibuprofen daily. I like the calming affect it gives. Is it dangerous to do this. I've been doing this for about 3 years. Although I'm starting to get headaches Any advice. Much appreciated

It was working for me for my sleep maintenance insomnia. I was taking half a tablet (25mg) diphenhydramine a night. Now when I take it, it does not seem to work. What would you suggest? I can revert to Doxylamine 25mg, a night. Or I can not take any tablets try my best to relax and hopefully go back to sleep when I wake up. Appreciate your comments, I'm 33 years old.

Could you get into any more details about the potential for dementia? I took diphenhydramine for many years for a sleep aid thinking as an OTC medicine, it was safe. Only when a friend mentioned the dementia potential I’ve gotten off it. I’m using unisom temporarily until I can find something else to help me sleep through the night.

@disgustingratsewer

Жыл бұрын

I’d use anything else to go to bed, even fucking opiates. This drug is the incarnation of the devil and as someone who has done amounts of 900mg before (44 pills) im also scared for my mind in the future, ive been 3 months sober, but when it comes to dementia/alzheimers then it depends on how frequently you used, what dose and how long you did.

Is Benedryl lotion or gel safe for application to skin for bug bites or hives?

Ive been taking Piriton which is an antihistamine. I’ve probably been through about 5 or 6 packets in the last 1.5 years to help with my insomnia. I’m 25, should i worry?

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Here is a link to a NHS website with that very question: www.nhs.uk/medicines/chlorphenamine-including-piriton/: Scroll down where they answer the question: Is it safe to take chlorphenamine for a long time? (Piriton is an antihistamine and contains chlorphenamine maleate.)I think the more important question is why you have insomnia and then treat the underlying cause.Have that discussion with your Doctor.

Oh man. I used to use this for sleep. Thank you for this video.

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for dropping in. Before taking OTC or prescription medications always ask about side effects. Did you know that a Tylenol PM has Benadryl in it? I always ask my older patients to stop taking it.

@JeremysRockSchool365

4 жыл бұрын

Think Your Health are you kidding🤦🏻 I didn’t know that. WOW

I only took one Benadryl and I’ve been tired for 3 days now sleeping non stop 😐

@gabed2942

3 жыл бұрын

Took it to sleep last Wednesday night I've been in a fog ever since

Does the cream help shingles rash?

i was addicted to Benadryl for a long ass time when i was 12 my memory is so bad

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, to hear.I hope your memory issues have improved.

@colbychaoscovingtonwarzone7531

3 жыл бұрын

hello anna mae can you reply back to me im in desperate need of your help anna

Thank you for sharing this! My fiancé takes Benadryl so much because he says it helps his allergies but he takes it too much in my opinion

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.I would advice that your fiancé take a less sedating anti-histamine with a more favorable side effect profile such as Cetirizine , Loratadine or Fexofenadine .( I have not included the brand names, however, you can do a simple google search to figure that out 😀)Of course, before doing so, talk to your Doctor or Pharmacist as they would know his medical history.Good luck!

@disgustingratsewer

Жыл бұрын

You should ask him to switch to claratin, if he dosent then tell him that use over a year period increases your risk of dementia by 54%.

Thanks for the tips...I'm no longer going to use benadryl especially since I'm over 65

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Always check dude effects of medications. Especially if you are on other medications because of drug drug interactions. Especially long term use of Benadryl have these side effects. I rarely use Benadryl with my older patients unless there is a very good reason to use it. I must say you look younger in your videos.

@Drostvideo

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth thx for the follow up

What about Zyrtec? I try to avoid Benedryl as it makes me too sleepy. I have recently broken out with hives and Drs. have prescribed them.

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Zyrtec is a less sedating anti-histamine and preferred compared to Benadryl. Zyrtec is a second generation anti-histamine meaning a " newer model".Sleepiness can be still a side effect, however milder than Benadryl.It works well for allergies and hives.The only 3rd Generation anti-histamine OTC is Allegra, however, although supposedly less sedating, Zyrtec appears more effective than Allegra for hives and allergies.The other question to ask is why you broke out in hives.You can use the anti-histamine to help with you symptoms and it should help.If you do have repeated episodes of hives without a known cause ( such as poison ivy) you can always get skin tested by an Allergist to figure out what you are exactly allergic to.

@RochelleCheever

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your detailed reply. I’ve always had excema or rash my whole life , but for the last 3 months I got these hives. All over and driving me crazy. I’ve bern to many drs & had tests but no one has an answers. Last one , did blood tests - not viral, blood good. She says i have diopathic urticaria. But i think it’s still an allergy.

@susanlarouche1758

2 жыл бұрын

Many side effects in all antihistamines. If using Zyrtec long term has caused horrific side effects when stopping!!!

@joeyconvery2055

2 жыл бұрын

@@susanlarouche1758 I have allergies and my Doctor prescribed Zyrtec...what side effects did you have long term? Thanks.

Been using for 2 years now, heart racing, memory issues can’t focus blurry vision. I’m in my 20s it’s hard to get off it gets rid of the itching and sneezing and throat tightness I get 🤷‍♀️

@optixmania7775

2 жыл бұрын

How much do you take?

The Benadryl I take is for when I lie down because then I start choking on Flem draining to my throat and I cough and can’t sleep at all. What else can I do. It’s been years.

I smasked the like button so hard and my finger hurts. I need Tylenol PM now 😢

Gained weight on Benadryl

@KishBish

2 жыл бұрын

yessss it makes me wanna snack a lot whenever I take it.. especially sweets/carbs..

I have noticed that both Visteral and Benadryl affect my thinking....Benadryl makes me nervous and Visteral gives me negative thoughts the next morning after i take it .....it depresses me and gives me diahrheea or constipation what are the alternatives for sleep?

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experiences with both drugs.Since I am not your Doctor and not privy to your medical history and what other medications you are on won't be able to give you advice on other medical alternatives.I do recommend milk and honey as this combination taken about 30 minutes before bedtime helps with sleep. Here are two studies you can read regarding this: 1) www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2405457718303061 2) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22869830/. I would revisit the combination of Vistaril & Benadryl with your Doctor as using Benadryl together with Vistaril may increase side effects such as drowsiness, blurred vision, dry mouth, confusion, memory problems, constipation.

How long does it take for the side effects to wear off after use of six months or so?

@ThinkYourHealth

2 жыл бұрын

The effects of Benadryl last for about 4-6 hours. As repeated doses of a drug are administered its plasma concentration builds up and reaches what is known as a steady state. This is when the amount of drug in the plasma has built up to a concentration level that is therapeutically effective and as long as regular doses are administered to balance the amount of drug being cleared the drug will continue to be active. The time taken to reach the steady state is about five times the half life of a drug. Drugs like Benadryl have a half life of about 7-12 hours.Once you have stopped regular use of the drug, the drug would be out within a couple of days.

I have nocturia problem. Can it be that benadril worsen it?

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Benadryl can cause urinary retention.

I had ear itching deep in my ear and the next norning both mild sore throat. The following evening very late around 3 am I awoke with ear itching bad, so I took one oblong pink tab of Benadryl. Next day I was lifeless and muscle tiredness which was today March 22nd 2021..Im not going to take anymore of it. I am 70 and I take betablocker drops for glaucoma which lowers my heart beat. What would be an over counter med for itching without those lifeless side effects?

@susanlarouche1758

2 жыл бұрын

But did it help itching go away ??

It gives me restless leg syndrome and not just in my legs. More difficult to urinate. My chest hair follicles hurt when I lay down ro sleep. Does not happen every night. I only take 12.5 mg as I have been reducing it. Probably gives me other problems that I've not linked to the drug.

Thankfully I rarely use medicine, but this is good to know!

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Even OTC drugs, always check side effect profile.Thanks for watching.

Wow! I had no idea! Thank you so much for sharing!

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank you!

I had not clue that it was used for Parkinson's or that it had those side effects. Is Allegra (otc allergy) safe or does it have some of the same effects? Thank you for sharing your expertise.

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Allegra and Claritin are considered newer antihistamines. One benefit of using a newer antihistamine is that they're less likely to cause drowsiness than older antihistamines.Safer than Benadryl.Most common side effect for Allegra is headache in 5-11% of cases, drowsiness only reported in 1-3 % of cases.Just to clarify, Benadryl can be used for Parkinson-like symptoms.There are many drugs which can cause Parkinson-like symptoms such as tremor, stiffness. Typically, these are anti=psychotic drugs, but even an anti-nausea drug such as Metoclopromide can Parkinson-like symptoms, as a side effect.

I take 1 to 1.5 for long stretches and I swear it gets me seriously depressed. I sleep great, but wake up groggy/foggy and get super depressed by the afternoon. Can’t say it’s 💯 the Benadryl but certainly feels like it

I've taken 25-50mg of dph most nights for nearly two decades.

@danielarroyo233

21 күн бұрын

Same. I’m afraid for my dementia risk

yea so basically i've been taking about 100- 150 mg of diphenhydramine every day for the past week, thinking it was just normal claritin. i started experiencing these tension headaches, this weird loss of focus, and somewhat blurry vision in my eyes about 4 days ago. went to the er tonight because this is completely abnormal for me until they found out that it was benadryl basically that i was taking. the last dose that i took was this morning and im definitely not taking anymore. any thoughts on when these side effects will wear off? the headache, drowsiness, and blurry vision are very debilitating for me as an athlete.

@thegreatecb

2 жыл бұрын

Did those side effects you were experiencing go away yet?

You should do a video on isotretinoin. Vile dermatologists under the supervision of the AAD deny the existence of long term side effects and left a trail of devastated lives of countless of thousands

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for you suggestion, I will add it to my long list of videos to do(lol).

For me, it is the best anti histamine -- I never knew about all the negative side effects however- great info. ! Dementia- Yipes .....

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

As long as you don’t use it long term for the intended symptom, ie hives you should be ok. Always ask your Doctor Phamacist about side effects.

@2steaksandwiches665

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you on Benadryl. My life is miserable during the spring because of everything that is blooming. I tried Claritin and Zyrtec for a few months at a time and they didn’t work. Benadryl is the only thing that seems to work. I may visit an allergist to figure out why my body goes into hyperdrive this time of year.

@mariac5294

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth hi doctor , I use Benadryl allergy relief with Acrivastine ,for my chronic hives allergy , I have to take it quite often every week whenever an attack happens I’m concerned now 🤔

@joshdobs9772

2 жыл бұрын

It's an anticholinergic, it essentially inhibits your body's reactionary reflexes, such as allergic response, motion sickness, pyramidal side effects due to other medications, lots of stuff that you really don't want to experience, however there are reactionary responses you really need, such as memory retention. If your popping those little pink pills every 4 to 6 hours for... ever. You've completely inhibited your ability to interpret information and your long term retention of new information is seriously compromised. An occasional dose for a seriously uncomfortable situation IS NOT GOING TO MAKE YOU BRAIN DEAD. It's going to make your brain unaware?/Not care about any problems THAT DAY. It's when the next day there's a problem, and again, into habitual usage that will make your subconscious nonobservant of...everything. Just doesn't matter. As a treatment for an urgent situation, its a God send. Nobody's daily life is THAT urgent.

@jerodrobinson4040

2 жыл бұрын

Basically all Sleep Aids are Benadryl, and they slap no Habbit forming nice and Big on the front of the 1000 count bottle..

For the last question - I’d probably guess that NO because diphenhydramine is a deliriant which often manifest in short term memory loss. Seeing that Parkinson’s also produces memory issues, I really don’t think you could use it to treat Parkinson’s, maybe in tiny doses.

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Used only in acute situations such as sudden muscle stiffness or tremors looking for for an immediate relief.Should not be used as a long term solution.Thanks for your input.

I've been taking 5-6 50mg unisom brand a solid 7 years and am completely reliant on them. Tried tapering, stopping etc but can't. When I attempt to, the strangest thing is that I can't stay awake as to before I was bordering insomniac.

@disgustingratsewer

Жыл бұрын

Dude, just use opiates to go to sleep at that point, if you get addicted to those ATLEAST its pleasurable. Anticholinergic drugs like benadryl arent even enjoyable, i was a victim of its powers and was an addict to it for about a year taking roughly 1500-2000mg a week sometimes. Ive been sober for 4 or so months now and hope the best for you, what i did to get off benadryl was to use claratin, that way you still get the symptom relief of unisom withdrawl whilst being sober.

@paigelong5908

Жыл бұрын

@@disgustingratsewer there's s*** that's the only reason it is enjoyable is because I am on opiates mixing with them if not it is absolutely horrific it's just being wired without being enjoyable

@paigelong5908

Жыл бұрын

@@disgustingratsewer and withdrawals are not enjoyable I rather be at asleep because I don't have Benadryl then be sick pissing and s*** and everything else and just absolutely miserable cuz I don't have my medicine

I am now 72. I used to take OTC Benedryl to help me sleep. I was having symptoms (side effects) from it although I did not realize this until I ran out of the bottle of Benedryl that I was taking, i SAW SOMETHING SHINY IN THE BOTTOM OF THE BOTTLE (LIKE A TINY ROD). It was then I noticed that the bottle had a large label wrapped around it. The label said that the Benedryl contained of all things ALUMINUM. I ceased taking Benedryl altogehter that day. The symptoms stopped the following day.

@leesh2684

11 ай бұрын

Oh wow not good

I’ve been addicted to unisom sleep gels which is diphenhydramine for about two years. I took about eight 50 mg pills a night. I’m slowly weaning off of them and now I’m down to taking 2. Soon I wanna be taking 0 honestly. I’m going through with drawl right now. My memory is horrible and I have severe Irritability right now. Sadly I have been so mean to my loved ones who are trying to help me. I feel so guilty And also have horrible restlessness and anxiety. I can’t wait to just feel better and not out of my body !!

@Rick_Cleland

Жыл бұрын

Any better now?

I had 3 seizures because of my abuse of this drug. The third time was the last time: I'll never take it again.

@ThinkYourHealth

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your experience.

@rossgrimley9170

3 жыл бұрын

Did you take any Choline or supplements to reverse mental damage done by this? Trying to get answers

@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150

3 жыл бұрын

@@rossgrimley9170 No, no choline supplements.

@colbychaoscovingtonwarzone7531

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150 hello brother i need your help as soon as possible my brother if you could help me please im suffering from health anxiety and i need your advice and help. long story short brother i took about 6 or 8 phenergans (antihistamines( about 8/9 months ago and i had a huge panic attack whilst on phenergan. i took them to get high because im pathetic and silly. but out of nowhere i had a huge panic attack and i then forced myself to puke just because i thought that would help. i didnt have any sort of seizure my brother i just had a big panic attack and felt very scared i was also very high on marijuana too my brother. i have been doctors and iv had CT scans,multiple blood tests, multiple check ups, ecg tests. and i havent had anything bad said about me my brother but in the meantime i have developed very bad anxiety and now always worry about my health. i no longer do any drugs AT ALL. i quit everything 9 months ago when this happen my brother and im worried about if i overdosed by taking 8 or so of them or if i just had a huge panic attack. its now something like 8 or 9 months later and i feel healthy brother but i am left a little traumoured from the experiance my brother. all of my mates took them too brother it wasnt just me but i had the panic attack. im quite large too and have a good ammount of body fat on me. i saw you said you suffered a seizure brother and im just very worried and scared brother. do you think im okay now? what do you think happened brother

@colbychaoscovingtonwarzone7531

3 жыл бұрын

@@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150 they were 25mg my brother

I took iv Benadryl 3 times a week during my dialysis treatments for 4yrs. I haven’t taken it since my renal transplant which was 10 yrs ago. Is the damage Benadryl did to my body in that time reversed or reversible ?? I had no clue Benadryl was so dangerous to take long term. No drs or nurses tell you that it can cause cognitive problems and such. Now I am freaking out.

Great video about Benadryl ! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

I've been taking diphenhydramine for about 9 months it got up to 200mg i got down to 100mg and then i stopped cold turkey about 6 days ago and every night i have horrible withdrawal symptoms my body over heats and I'm dripping sweat and crying and having bad anxiety but then in the morning im ok i take 16mg of Suboxone a day . I feel fine until the evening every day and then for the last six nights has been hell is this normal?

@coobay4786

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like opiate addiction not a benadryl problem.

Im great full and God guide me every activity and fight my battle .Sir thank u to may be one day im gona be Dr to treat ppl speciall kid

I have been taking Benadryl for 20 years (averaging 250 mg to sleep) and I wished I had NEVER started doing this because it's basically the hardest drug I've even tried to quit (I mean I was able to quit opioids after years of addiction but Benadryl... no.) I have renal damage, heart damage, and my serotonin production will never recover.

@ThinkYourHealth

4 жыл бұрын

Reign, thank you for sharing your experience, especially for people who are using this drug as a sleeping aid.Like I said in this video and anyone reading this comment it SHOULD NOT BE USED S A SLEEPING AID, especially in older adults.Please do seek the help from an addiction specialist so that you can be titrated off the medication.

@reigndelacore2060

4 жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth I have tried to get an effective treatment plan worked out with doctors and therapist. But the problem is I have SPS. When you put Benadryl addiction next to a neuromuscular disorder, people don't seem to really take it all that seriously. We've done all the prescribed sleep aids and they only make the SPS worst and they don't actually make me all that sleepy. I have to maintain a sleep schedule to prevent the SPS fatigue spasms. Doctors get to the point that they can't actually give me any other options. This is way more complicated than people think. I've had people laugh at me when they find out about it... People just don't understand OTCs are addictive especially if you have and underlying condition that you can't afford treatment for. I hate this part of my life, literally hate it.

@VickieVale367

3 жыл бұрын

@@reigndelacore2060 I’ve been taking it for about 20 years as well for anxiety and as a sleep aid. Anytime I tried to stop taking it, I became really sick (withdrawal pains and vomiting). I don’t regularly see a doctor because I have no other health problems. I’m embarrassed and not sure where to turn.

@colleensarmento9660

2 жыл бұрын

Im so sorry to hear this. I am trying to come off of this nasty drug after taking it every night for 1 year after trying to get off of antidepressants. I am trying to stay positive but I dont know if I will ever be ok again💔

@DopamjneRush

2 жыл бұрын

U cosntipate from it

It doesn't say anything on the box about NOT taking benadryl after age 65! Where the heck did that come from?

@ThinkYourHealth

Жыл бұрын

The Beers Criteria is a leading source of expert information about potentially inappropriate medications in older adults. Older adults per WHO definition are usually defined as above the age of 60 .Certain medications can have they can have adverse effects in older adults.Providers can easily overlook misuse of these drugs, as many are readily available to patients who purchase over the counter (OTC). As an example, Beers criteria identifies first-generation antihistamines’ ability to block receptors and increase the risks of dementia in older adults. Having Benadryl in a household is relatively common-yet, its long-term effects are not usually a consideration.

@bjh8560

Жыл бұрын

@@ThinkYourHealth I'm almost 65 so I would like to know about these things. Thank you for the information. I'm currently not on any prescription meds but do need something from time to time.

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