Benadryl long term side effects! I WISH I had KNOWN!

[@mirrrorismycompetition]

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]

Thanks for sharing your experience with other viewers.

[@mirrrorismycompetition]

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]

tylenol PM is mostly acetaminophen, not just diphenhydramine.

[@kristabrady9561]

@@mirrrorismycompetition have you gone back to normal?

[@sherrylouise9495]

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

[@lindass5966]

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.

[@etanrrac5425]

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]

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

[@JRock514514]

@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]

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]

did it affect your memory permanently?

[@etanrrac5425]

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

[@crusadermx7787]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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

[@asamckaig7695]

mannn i took 32 like two nights ago

[@ugandahater]

Lmfao now everyone is looking up what diphenhydramine is lololol

[@squiqwarsquidwar7888]

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

[@Foldlikeanomelette]

O hel na mistr carp out of his suuit

[@mesanders1113]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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

[@reigndelacore2060]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Yes

[@millions9455]

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]

how many times did you get high off it?

[@millions9455]

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

[@matvei8368]

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.

[@NissySlim]

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]

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

[@KevTheTrainer]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Kev, thanks for checking out the video!

[@memielle7461]

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.

[@seanmaher2987]

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]

Thanks for sharing your experience and good luck.

[@disgustingratsewer]

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.

[@TheOriginalShooter]

I have been taking one everyday for my allergies but I only take one or half, I don’t want to take it anymore I don’t wanna depend on it to get rid of my allergies momentarily

[@azsegrxdhtfgvijnkomlewrhtg9508]

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]

Did it ever cause anxiety and tachycardia?

[@YesToTech]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful.

[@dolliehoraney4216]

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]

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

[@chris23g12]

Wow I thought it was my head I feel the same

[@robkunkel8833]

❤ 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]

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]

@@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]

@@astromoonie thank you

[@dustbunee2007]

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]

Thanks for sharing your mother in law's experience.

[@jackg2630]

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]

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.

[@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150]

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]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@rossgrimley9170]

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

[@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150]

@@rossgrimley9170 No, no choline supplements.

[@colbychaoscovingtonwarzone7531]

@@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]

@@ElmoKnowsWhereYouLive5150 they were 25mg my brother

[@VinceLymburn]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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.

[@apachedisco]

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

[@ExpatEssentialsForItaly]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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

[@ExpatEssentialsForItaly]

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

[@SludgeMan90]

@@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

[@empoweredpersonalgrowthboo3787]

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]

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

[@slackbeamedyou1435]

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…

[@ChimereTrielle]

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]

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]

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%.

[@KimoCraft]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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

[@haamyl8977]

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]

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.

[@minksm3032]

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]

I am glad it was of value!

[@JamesLaster_NW]

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

[@dylanhayes2646]

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

[@anna-maecox5689]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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

[@colbychaoscovingtonwarzone7531]

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

[@swamprat9389]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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

[@isabelle1331]

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.

[@danielweir5867]

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]

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

[@DonnieGupton]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thanks for watching.

[@Ksb88]

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]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@user-gk4bc6rh4b]

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

[@moomoopuppy508]

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.

[@patrickthomas8890]

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

[@xainamanifestations]

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

[@gabed2942]

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

[@aceace7573]

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.

[@zatayzia4756]

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

[@TheLokiBiz]

I used to use large doses of dimenhydrinate (essentially the same thing, plus a mild stimulant) as a recreational deleriant. This was mostly in my late teens and early 20s - i'm 36 now for reference. I've gotta say, it's pretty much the least recreational psychoactive drug i've ever done. Especially the gross hangover the next day is just awful - but while you're "high" you dont even realize it, you just talk to people who aren't there, smoke cigarettes that then disappear cus you hallucinated them etc. - they're "true hallucinations", not the colourful patterns something like LSD will produce. There's simply no way to seperate these hallucinations from reality. I have some stories that are equal part terrifying and hilarious. Delirants are not fun drugs, I do not suggest them to anybody. It's also worth noting that I probably would have never done such a stupid drug if better, more recreational - and far safer - drugs like LSD or mushrooms had been available to me. Drug prohibition only makes drug use more dangerous.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thank you for sharing your experience with this drug side effects with other viewers.

[@hypnaxtic]

one time i took 10 of the pills and i never had the crazy stuff you were having but it felt like i was on lsd and high on weed but also made me very jittery and uncomfortable never doing it again

[@ayexiety1333]

@@hypnaxtic take it in the dark and look at the shadows or wall, it works best in the dark

[@gsgaming4403]

​@@hypnaxtic SHADOWS?! Dawg that's gotta be scary right?

[@hypnaxtic]

@@gsgaming4403 yes and you have terrible audio hallucinations as well like banging on your door or whispering in your ear or hearing someone talking outside your door

[@TheOnionMonkey]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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

[@healthyvoicetips]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@zaldybarrientos9481]

Gained weight on Benadryl

[@KishBish]

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

[@reigndelacore2060]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

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]

U cosntipate from it

[@russeli1941]

I've been on it for 15 years. I started with the liquid, now I'm on the pills. I'm down to taking 6 pills at once, as opposed to taking 10+ several times in a day. When I started playing with it I discovered that my desire for alcohol diminished, and that's why I stayed on it. I was on the fast track to dying or causing the death of others with 6 DIU's under my belt. But enough already, I want my life back! I'm 62 and I don't want to leave this life geeked out on this stuff. I feel I'm at a crossroad and have to make a big boy decision on what shape I wanna be in when I check out of this world. Nobody wants to end on a bad note.

[@EliMagidsLuxuryHomes]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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]

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]

@@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]

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]

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

[@aliciav89fyi]

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.

[@CamberFilmSchool]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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

[@andreawisner7358]

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.

[@stevetate8476]

I'm glad I watched this. I am 69 years old and have been taking Benadryl for a sleeping pill. Vessels in my right eye have burst, and I was told that it could be because of the Benadryl. Not sure with what I should replace it for sleeping.

[@KishBish]

valerian root

[@jwichmann1306]

Mirtazipine.

[@HeyYall398]

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

[@Drostvideo]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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]

@@ThinkYourHealth thx for the follow up

[@danielarivas3377]

This helps for a cold not to go to the lungs avoid bronquitis, also studies on a nursing home show it help avoid COVID 19, or cut the duration. I have had no side effects of taking this i take 1 pill to sleep.

[@notjessaplanner]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thanks for stopping by.

[@bjh8560]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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]

@@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.

[@michaela8849]

Lower the dose of the antipsychotic next time and don't mask the neck stiffening which is a symptom of the antipsychotic toxicity.

[@martytruelove5026]

I have been buying jars of 100 couple x a week.Cutting cedar,sucking dust,VERY stuffed up,even went to hospital.prescribed puffers and steroid nasal spray.Glad I noticed this,I was hammering these into daily(more than allowable) but I could not breathe,day or night.Have to work,bills to pay,job to finish.Dodged a snipers bullet this time.

[@paigelong5908]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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

[@sandreawhite7534]

I take children’s Benadryl. It’s the only thing that makes me sleep. I’m 68 and never knew about these side effects.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thanks for sharing your clinical encounter. Now what to look out for.Sleep hygiene and sleeping habits are important but require time, routine and structure.

[@bernardoaguilar826]

I was recently hospitalized because of a Aura Migraine Attack at home. Which I have never had happen before “Scary” well I ended up at the hospital because my vision was blurry from both eyes and I felt weak and was throwing up. At the hospital they gave me Benadryl with a nausea medication. Oh my goodness, as soon as they injected it in my IV I was out. They said your good after 2hrs sent me home and I left so drugged out asleep!! It’s been 5 days after and I still feel out of it?? Like my memory is out and my anxiety levels shooted sky high?!?! Never taking this again !! Horrible experience

[@colbyjames7255]

(Non-habit forming) I took it almost every night for 30 years - never made a habit out of it. I wish I hadn't've done that now. I really do. On the edge of the full fury of dementia.

[@northernflicker1111]

I know the risks but im dealing with severe itching, nausea, dizziness, motion sickness and insomnia for 3.5 years now. Nothing else has helped these symptoms. I've seen over 34 specialista and been prescribed numerous meds to try. Sigh...its either Benadryl or begging for death

[@pattrell5257]

I think you have to be disciplined with and have the right attitude about your medicines; it's kind of like hygiene or housework: without adequate and applicable regulation, they are potential weeds in your life. You have to control them as far as not to overdose nor should you take them every time you have a minor problem, either. That's what I try to live by and--if I take some for 2 episodes in a row--I feel let down...

[@cooperryan6703]

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

[@danielarroyo233]

Same. I’m afraid for my dementia risk

[@williamwells1862]

A hospital I was at recommends Benadryl for itching

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Yes, it is and can be used for itching, however should not be used permanently.More important is to figure out what is causing the itching and treat the underlying cause rather than just symptomatic treatment.

[@kimmykool-aid7782]

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]

How much do you take?

[@methsmokingcarlos9077]

When I took high 🤣 doses I thought cereal boxes were talking to each other

[@SapphireBlueTravelExplores]

I only use Benadryl when needed and thankfully it has been a few years now.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

I agree.That's my general take on medicine especially in older adults.Take if indicated and for the shortest amount of time to help with symptom management.I always prefer a non pharmacological approach, if possible.

[@RiazMeghji]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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.

[@JeremysRockSchool365]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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]

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

[@theswcoaching]

I had no idea about this! Interesting.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful.Thanks for watching.

[@thedailyyogahabits]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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

[@SludgeMan90]

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]

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

[@Doehini]

From about 19-21 I took this almost every night because I wanted it to help me sleep, most of the time it wouldn’t help, when I took about it always felt like I had to pee but couldn’t ever empty my bladder fully, I woudl get blurry vision if I took it and couldn’t sleep, once I got an physically exhausting daylight schedule job I was able to sleep perfectly without it, though now I’m on night shifts occasionally I take it paired with melatonin… I need to stop

[@SocialConfidenceMastery]

Thanks for explaining this!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@hamzailarzeg]

8 minutes video and he doesnt even mention that diphenhydramine causes hallucinations. Im a regular user, and in my early stages it caused me some serious hallucinations

[@colleensarmento9660]

The hallucinations are so awful😔😔

[@coobay4786]

I take 5 every night. Don't see any side effects and I'm 68.

[@IAMGOD200]

That's because you haven't went cold turkey or stopped in general. Once you stop using it you'll see.

[@Zfaith_fitness_detox]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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!

[@JohnWebb-q1w]

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]

Oh wow not good

[@tatyanabrantley4212]

I take ziqwel 50 mg 7 years. One year ago I had dry nose.. I used Vaseline before sleep. 6 months ago I have problem with dry mouth.. its terrible feeling. Doctor ask change for malotonin. I take 20 mg, it’s good for me. My friend take 30 mg and she is ok. Lover dose doesn’t help us!!

[@traceyrahman8279]

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

[@abyers1234ify]

Anyone else here because of seizures ??

[@RaymondTurkson]

Very informative, thanks for this!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RochelleCheever]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@joeyconvery2055]

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

[@MonzonMedia]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thanks for your feedback. Glad it was helpful.

[@homemakingwisdom]

Been talking benadryl everyday of my life and when allergies are bad I'll take it every 4hrs. I have year long alergies so annoying. I dont remember ever going a day with at lest take 2 in the morning I always wake up in a snezzing fit every morning. I take it at night because I dont want to sneeze and my nose to run all night. Benadryl never make me sleepy I have had issues with insomnia so no benadryl dosen'thelp me with that at least not with me. On bad day I'll take it every 4hrs. I have been concerned with all the meds I take how my liver is doing. I have showed signs of forgetfulness but diet help with that.

[@roseoid9672]

good luck with dementia when ur 70

[@homemakingwisdom]

@@roseoid9672 Yes! I'm going to need it. Nothing I can do about it. God has giving me a body that has yearlong allergies and I'm allergic to everything outside. I have been diagnosed with chronic hives which has nothing to do with alergies but another medication i have to take to control that. I'm on 2 inhalers for asthma and 2 allergy meds. Each one working differently and sadly I'm also on bipolar meds. The CSU(chronic hives) meds are $1000 and month but thankfully ins pays it. So yes with all the meds I take send me all the luck you have. 🙂

[@susanlarouche1758]

Anyone can get Dementia My dad has it and has never taken Benadryl!!!

[@roseoid9672]

@@susanlarouche1758 So what?? That doesn't mean diphenhydramine can't incite it. Studies have shown it does.

[@jackg2630]

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]

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.

[@imethan-youtubetips1770]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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]

@EMINƎM how much did u take

[@dustywilson5461]

I noticed it hits hardest when i consume it after insect bites, which causes a release of hystamines. Can anyone please explain why this happens ?

[@dermaltec7243]

I have a friend who is drinking vodka and taking this stuff all day and living in a complete ridiculous fog and it’s becoming a real problem 🤦‍♂️

[@m.infernal]

I was taking this sleep aid that had 200mg (wasn't benadryl so probably half that number in it's actual effects) of dyphenhydramine for sleep for work and sometimes I would take two. I didn't know all these crazy things about it and took way more than that before. I didn't feel much and no weird changes in my brain function. I didn't drink or take any other drugs so for older people who are used to drinking on a regular basis maybe don't drink as much if you feel the need to take benadryl. The proplem is that alchohol seems to "aid" in lots of peoples sleep also so. Idk but This is what is seems like for me. I can see alcohol and too much benadryl being no good for anyone over an extended period of time.

[@mrwazo]

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.

[@dianelindenberger6941]

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]

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.

[@ajae...]

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

[@ThinkYourHealth]

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.

[@ericsmith6648]

All these videos and no one talks about Paradoxical Excitation. People also get wired from taking Diphenhydramine.

[@Shaiishaiily]

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]

Any better now?

[@graciejones8417]

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?

[@gunarr6]

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]

Did those side effects you were experiencing go away yet?

[@WckdLlThngz]

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.