Is Taking Benadryl Unhealthy?

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[@bluetinsel7099]

You also have to look at interactions with other meds that are being taken, combining certain meds could also be an issue. If it’s taken alone it could have a different effect.

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[@Alaskaspetkangaroo]

could you react to kpop idol diets? Some are really extreme

[@theraven3554]

Benedryl, because you can't sneeze if you are unconcious.

[@vladimirmihnev9702]

Yes but you also can't run from the hat Man! And he usually goes after people on benadryl, at least that is what I have heard. I was totally clean when he showed up 😅 not fun not even a little bit!

[@undercoverjihadi9252]

It's hard to sniffle when ants are crawling up to your brain through your nasal passages.

[@adritisengupta]

This series of TRUTH OR SCARE should be an international show on TVs and Radios for people to know more and be aware. Congrats Mike, you have one more hit series with excellent work. We want doctors like Mike.

[@xm8553]

It is lol. Anyone can watch it anywhere in the world, and it’s on a free “network” (KZbin). The problem is that there’s so many other videos out there and the people who need this info the most probably aren’t looking for this info

[@tamicoil7069]

I use Benadryl because it works better than rhe newer ones. I've tried several , and keep coming back to Benadryl because it works best, despite making me drowsy.

[@chronophobiasdelirium]

Nice to see someone else like me!! Don't feel bad about it, stay informed always! :) ❤ Have a good day

[@legzfalloffgirl5148]

I used to use it because it's inexpensive compared to other brands

[@Demonetization_Symbol]

There are people who purposely OD on Benadryl. Yikes!

[@Bilal_Aslam_]

Of course not. It’s “relief you can trust”.

[@LisaAlizaZips]

My friend who takes benadryl everyday just asked me if benadryl was healthy to take often now I can send her this video

[@EasterEdwards]

I've been waiting, another upload from you!

[@GraemeMarkNI]

My lung doctor tells me that asthma increases dementia risk. You’re always balancing the risks of the medication with those of the disease itself.

[@paulprovenzanotelejug7877]

Dramamine for seniors on a cruise should be evaluated

[@ItsMeNJC]

I’ve been taking diphenhydramine and promethazine HCL for years for insomnia. This video has opened my eyes - I thought they were entirely harmless, being available OTC without a prescription. Thank you.

[@Slurrberry]

Ignorance really is bliss huh? I do a deep dive into any substance i take, be it recreational prescription or just otc. Also you must not be in the US because promethazine is prescription only and since its 1/2 of codeine cough syrup (aka Lean) they only prescribe it in minimal amounts

[@may]

We love you Doctor Mike!

[@UwU_for_Christ]

i've honestly never seen diphenhydramine hydrochloride sold as an allergy medication in England - its so bizarre that it still hasn't been phased out in the US

[@thesunlightguardian]

I'm only a minute in and THANK YOU. I have some people say stuff like that they take a sleep aid, allergy med, and tylenol pm because "it's evening." They don't realize they are triple dosing on a med and they SHOULDN'T double up on allergy meds because they only took one

[@juliav.mcclelland2415]

I abused benadryl as a sleep aid back in college. I'm doomed. Hopefully never smoking and having a 101 yr old grandfather with no mental decline will balance it out.

[@ejm51395]

Damn… honestly I stopped taking Benydril years ago because it always gives me restless legs. But now… well now I’m definitely never taking it again.

[@lin90210]

When I first had antihistamines I had the wierdest brain buzz...sounds wierd I know lol

[@Casna101]

That might be "brain zaps" if I am understanding you correctly! I've had those before too. If they bother you talking to a doctor could be a good idea, or at least checking if any of your other meds changed around that time

[@Idk_Shinobu]

Watching Dr.Mike while currently at a hospital is oddly satisfying to me 😅

[@cccar67]

He’s right! Benadryl makes me so sleepy the next day…all day long! Sure gives me a good nights sleep though but not worth it. I stopped it a couple years ago. We’re better off taking nothing. Something wrong with EVERYTHING!

[@goodnotgreat1746]

Unhealthy hmmm I don’t know. But a vessel to meet the hat man…definitely

[@KathleenPatterson-u6y]

I've been told not to take it. I have COPD.

[@DrippiBean]

cool

[@lorisewsstuff1607]

My son and I are allergic to pork, specifically an enzyme pigs make but humans don't. I can tell you, Benedryl works better and faster than other antihistamines when I'm having a reaction. My son's reactions are more dramatic than mine. He's been hospitalized several times. Every time, the ER gave him intravenous Benedryl in conjunction with epinephrine to stabilize his condition. Having a major reaction is stressful and the sleepiness is helpful in relieving that stress. The last benefit I can thing of is there is a topical version of Benedryl that's readily available. It's great for mild reactions that just cause a rash. I can smear some on the rash and go on with my day. What does concern me about the anticholinergics is that I take Ropinerole for restless leg syndrome. I think it falls into that catagory. I will have to look into this. Thanks for the info.

[@mainefobfan]

I live on Zyrtec for my allergies and when I skip a day because I might have forgot, I know it. Been taking Zyrtec so long that I needed a prescription for it 😅 Always I love that it’s nondrowsy but affective. Year long allergies club allergic to dust.. dustmites 🙃

[@mainefobfan]

But I’ve only taken Benadryl My allergies have been really bad and I needed to sleep.

[@cyprex]

If I take Benadryl, I wake up 8 hours later confused.

[@undercoverjihadi9252]

I usually go by one rule. Taking a small amount of OTC medication is almost never harmful, but toughing through it on your own is almost always better.

[@evelynneufeld7610]

Good morning Dr. Mike❤

[@kekort2]

I usually take half a Benadryl (12.5mg) to help me fall asleep. I have chronic insomnia, rheumatoid arthritis, and a back problem. I don't usually have any problems with it the next day.

[@shanthoshamadhavan2631]

Doctor Mike Strikes again with a BANGER of a video.

[@jenanne31]

Thanks, Doctor Mike! I regularly take Benadryl as a sleep aid. Perhaps it's time to rethink that! Love your content.

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Dr. Mike is actually Bear 🐻 in a costume.

[@Roxin28]

True

[@Idk_Shinobu]

Seems valid 🤣

[@matthewnachel7112]

Thank you, Dr. Mike. I never knew it was such a sleepy aid allergy until I took it before work one day in the morning I had allergies and I normally sleep very well. I do every single day but it didn’t look like it on that Monday morning. oh yeah, thank you for the video because I would never have known until I saw your video. Thank you Dr. Mike you saved my sleep and thank you for letting me know the name of it so then I can get it on the box and have it forever so I’ll never be sleepy like that again in my life . I mean, I take NyQuil sleep gummy’s but that’s before bed that’s different. That’s an exception .So the word fexofenadine I guess it’s truly 100% not sleepy 🥱 😴 🛌 if you wanna know more about that word, look it up up to you

[@chickenskink1]

So grateful for these debunking videos!

[@carriehollyland3596]

I take Benadryl as just one part of my allergy treatment course. I take it to specifically not only help me with an allergy flare but to also help me sleep during that allergy flare. Meaning I only take it when my allergies r flared and I only take it at night because I know it will knock me out and I am relying on that to help both treat my allergies as well as help me get some sleep at night during that flare at the same time (due to my allergies preventing me from being able to get a restful night's sleep). During the day however I use a different one, I use the non drowsy allergy meds (prescribed by my doctor) instead. I also use creams for skin allergic reactions (I suffer from more than one type of allergy). And I also am currently getting allergy shots to try and help actually cure me of the allergy (and so far it seems to be working).

[@natalieedelstein]

Benadryl, because you can't suffer from allergies when you're unconscious!

[@3dforever]

This is not good I take it every night to sleep

[@Ms2cents]

Same here!

[@DrippiBean]

yall should probably figure out why you can’t sleep instead of drugging yourself

[@sadmemories6707]

Ohh no I'm not fast enough

[@ItsJustCiCi]

Not me staying stocked on Benadryl and usually taking them nightly 🥲

[@redrangers12330]

Why

[@DrippiBean]

might wanna figure out why you can’t sleep instead of drugging yourself every night lol

[@m.abhishekvarma3655]

Allergy?

[@talithasmith3087]

So, my daughter's pediatrician prescribed it for allergies daily, but 3 times if needed. She's 3 with moderate to severe asd level 2.

[@cathyreed6180]

Actually, Benadryl never even made me drowsy. In fact, it does the opposite it types me up and I can’t take the stuff.

[@natalieedelstein]

Look up paradoxical effects of medication. There are some risk factors for this happening. I know someone who has the same reaction to it. I have the typical reaction though--sleepiness to the max!

[@natalieedelstein]

There's research specifically that suggests it has to do with diphenhydramine's interactions with the CYP2D6 enzyme for those with that paradoxical effect.

[@cathyreed6180]

@@natalieedelstein I was just merely making a statement you don’t have to make a federal case out of it

[@DrippiBean]

@@cathyreed6180that was pretty hostile

[@monkeyflower3851]

I seem to be really sensitive to antihistamines. One Benadryl will make me a zombie for at least 12 hours. What's weird is Claritin is even worse for me. One Claritin will make me an unproductive human for a good 24 hours. So I just avoid antihistamines completely unless I'm having some kind of allergic reaction that's really causing me problems. Normal seasonal hay fever, I just live with. It's not debilitating, just uncomfortable. If I do feel like I need some help, I take half a Benadryl. That seems to reduce the allergy symptoms just fine, and doesn't zombify me.

[@aneeshsen8688]

Good to know. I’m going to stop Benny

[@Amberly-Amberlina]

I honestly don't get people that use Benadryl to sleep, just take melatonin gummies😭🙏 I never got sleepy from benadryl though, what would I know

[@Raycefarelle6]

There are also implications for taking melatonin frequently. Not a doctor but I've been told it can affect your body's ability to naturally produce melatonin, and mess with hormones like testosterone. Doctor Mike should do a video on it next!

[@lynbaker]

Benadryl is the only medication that works for my issues. The new antihistamines don’t touch my symptoms. Having said that, I have taken Benadryl everyday for over 30 years at bedtime. Plus, I take other medications like this for gastric issues. In a word, I am screwed.

[@wittyvixen2]

Wait Dr. Mike, can you add a video or more information when it comes to the antidepressants and dementia link? I didn't know there was a correlation to that.

[@nataliesue2485]

Benadryl drowsiness only effects me for the 4-6 hrs that it works. However, any 24 hr allergy med will make me drowsy for the whole 24 hrs. So I use Benadryl and/or Sudafed (the one you get from the pharmacy). I only take them at night. Because even the Sudafed makes me drowsy. I have to rely on EmergenC, hot teas, cough drops and essential oils for the daytime.

[@PurpleKangaroo4]

i used to take 2 a day for several years but wouldnt take any on weekends and would have the worst headaches. once i finally stopped taking it the headaches went away.

[@tuktuk3142]

Thanks for educating me I got so many knowledge from you doc.I didn’t know that much about a benadryl

[@pinkpigtailstudio]

I used to take benadryl, I have spontaneous urticaria and it can be really bad on my face and arms. I take Reactin now and it's so much better, especially with kids I can't afford to be drowsy all the time.

[@4204PTSD]

Oh thank god, I thought it was in my head that Benadryl took me out for the next day. It works but it drains me the very next day.

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Ground News sounds brilliant. Unfortunately can't afford it now but will work towards solving that bc unbiased news in today's world is something pretty rare.

[@Versatile668]

Every time that I have gone to the doctor's office and I have made it clear I don't take Benadryl and I'm asked as to why I don't take Benadryl because I don't want to be reliant on Benadryl on having to take that to counteract anything to do with allergic reaction to anything and I'm allergic to it for some I don't know what my body doesn't act right if I take Benadryl it just really doesn't I'm glad something is said about that because that has been bothering me for the longest time. Most of the doctors and Physicians nurses practitioners they know all that in Iola Kansas the ones that I have seen that know my medical history there's just certain things that I refuse to do or take within reason because I know how my body reacts to it and what it doesn't react properly and that really gets in that really gets on my nerves when it said it's all in your head not when we're born a certain way with genetics and DNA and everything of what how were formed as well as deformities birth defects I know all too well of that. And I mean this not to be hurtful or harmful but sometimes I would like to be like to someone that doesn't want to understand what if I did everything to them of what my body does to me for them to understand I get tired of being made to feel or told like I have to tolerate it all the time all day long would they want to go through their life like that having to tolerate certain things to do with what my body is not wanting to do or the pain and things like that with long-term illness. Because someone's not going through that it's so easy for them to try to convince you for worse you into something to believe altering your mind train of thought into something different

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Can you react to more hockey injuries? Love these vids!

[@ParadoxProblems]

I don't know, is it? If you ask an important medical question in the thumbnail, you should answer it there as well. Not everyone clicks on vids, and they will most likely assume the answer is "no, it's dangerous" regardless of the actual answer.

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[@shroomyk]

I take 75 - 100mg of diphenhydramine for my bad insomnia because I'm already on sleep meds but the doctor won't up the dose to a place that is effective for me. Meanwhile, sleep deprivation causes acute effects right away. The rest is future me's problem. Doctors have treated me like I'm a drug seeker when I can't sleep every night and am in pain daily that limits my movement. So I don't care and I'm going to do what I need to do to get through it.

[@matthewnachel7112]

Benadryl it makes you so sleepy 🥱 😴 🛌 Benadryl should actually be called sleep aid they should have it in the sleep while it works for that 100%

[@pattycake8272]

I have taken an allergy pill and my remembering things has been horrible since. This was many years ago. I remember it was like small pezz candy or tic tac and it was pink, but i dont recall the name..of course.

[@christophersmith9040]

Notice how he said PS1 vs PS2 & PS3. NOT Xbox vs XBox 360 & XBox 1. That would confuse a lot of people 😂😂😂😂

[@arthurzuin7704]

Amazing video as always Dr. Mike! Keep up the good work!

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Your videos are always so heartfelt and profound! Thank you for your creativity and ability to touch the deepest strings of my soul!‍♀️👌🐄

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🍑🤖

[@EmiliaOliveira-l9s]

Hello Dr Mike How are you doing today

[@Katwoman2023]

Hello Dr. Mike. How are you doing today? Since Halloween season is here, do you want to do Halloween Horror Movie Injuries? Upon watching your videos as a KZbinr myself, I never saw you do a Horror Movie Injuries for Halloween season. Thank me later for suggesting your new idea. Dr. Mike, in case you want to consider my suggestion, please pin my comment.

[@supp_3564]

Benedryl makes me see things 🕷🕷🕷🎩👥👥

[@pokemonmusiclover5]

I used benadryl when I have a severe allergic reaction only. Not for allergies

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I love all the information about Doctor Mike and I really like his personality❤❤❤❤

[@chronophobiasdelirium]

diphenhydramine is the only easily accessible OTC anti-histamine that works for me,.. but I don't get drowsy on it! It doesn't change me at all! 😅

[@katherynsuaviso]

Actually I used that Benadryl when having my anxiety because i can’t sleep make me relax just once but the medicine not work yet I need to work a little bit every medicine have side effects depending the people who can work for them that why the doctor told you use it if needed .

[@talithasmith3087]

I can't take it as it makes me so sleepy I want to sleep, but it also makes me restless and very agitated. I stay away from it. As for my child that has a prescription for it. No side effects. It doesn't even make her tired. I think she has ADHD but too young to diagnose yet.

[@jdhh1801]

Dr. Mike can you settle this one question, are eggs actually healthy or not?

[@Exvinnittyy-CC]

W Mike fr, love this guy.

[@turtlebop]

I've taken 100-150 mgs of diphenhydramine, every night, for the last 10 years. Can't wait to see how my brain turns out.

[@anonymousss9]

thanks!

[@Davy_clips]

Hey Dr Mike what about reacting to ironmouse streamer health condition? I m so curious to find out what CVID actually is from a doctor perspective

[@Filianbestof]

Top streamer right now

[@sebastianboredal7486]

Ina Yu, a pharmacist, did a reaction to her condition. You could check that one.

[@NoSkill920]

Dr. Mike, what are your thoughts about a career in radiology therapy?

[@shawnmalone9062]

Hi Doctor Mike 😊

[@Gohansgirl]

Im on an anti depressant,should I worry? I have been on three different ones for about 6 yrs

[@legzfalloffgirl5148]

I used to take benadryl because it's the cheapest. Not because it's the most effective

[@kissanatomyphysiology]

Can we use this pharmacy for flu ?

[@fleat111]

Very fresh video

[@jenniferparker7588]

(cries in night shift)

[@Gilbert718._]

I took Benadryl bc it was cheap took this almost every day for a whole month and when I stop I develop "Torticollis" very bad neck cramps

[@evelynneufeld7610]

Hugs!

[@dysolve_zip]

well since i dont even know what benadryl is i should be good

[@CJSmallz41]

Even the non drowsy cold and flu meds and sinus meds make me sleepy. Can you please tell me why Doctor Mike

[@ericsmith6394]

Those are a mix of multiple medicines. Look up the active ingredients. They probably just aren't mixed in the right amounts for you. There's usually some that cause drowsiness that are there to address the problem. The drug maker also adds mild simulants to counteract the sleepy effect and make it "non drowsy". The overall effect depends on how strongly each active ingredient affects you and how fast your body breaks them down. It's different for each person.

[@CJSmallz41]

@@ericsmith6394 thank you.

[@chrishubbard64]

I use a small dose of benadryl for early morning allergies to stop a runny nose from time to time, and also, when I start to come down with a respiratory illness or nasal congestion. I find that it reduces the inflammation, which greatly reduces the cough triggering irritation I suffer from, or the nasal drip that leaks down my throat when I sleep. So my symptoms tend to go away a lot faster than when left alone because im not constantly making it worse by blowing my nose every 30 seconds, or coughing all the time. Does things like claritan have the same anti inflammatory/nose drying effect im looking for?

[@ekkusu9493]

How should I know?

[@CookieGirlyZZ]

What I’ve learned from this channel is that nothing is safe to eat at this point.

[@moevisionfilmstv4990]

I can't lie I don't like to fly so I definitely take them to knock me out on the plane😂😂 That's the only thing I know that'll knock me out for a flight other than like a muscle relaxer or some type of sleep aid so if I can't get access to either of those I know I could go grab a Benadryl to get me through that flight😂😂

[@AnimalLoving-24]

I take benadryl and it doesn't do me any harm 🤷

[@Genieunbottled]

Well, I’m allergic anyway so…

[@mandogrogurescuedogs]

🎉🎉😢thank you!

[@CaitlynNoel67]

Dangit, my family and I take them daily for allergies 😑😭 will find another alternative 😢

[@sarahbelle2140]

@doctormike - can you do a video on using melatonin as a sleep aid? My husband works a weird schedule and has been taking zquil for years. I'm trying to get him to switch to melatonin, but he's reluctant.

[@heatherpomerenke8684]

How about doxylamine succinate?

[@ashleymurphy7614]

As someone with urticaria, I clicked SOOOO FAST 😂😂😂

[@MoxxoM]

7:20: I have massive problems with getting sleepy and actually falling asleep. Diphenhydramine works. For one night. After that it's like I never took it. Except for having side effects like twitchy muscles or a general weird feeling. Same with melatonin and most other drugs. Every person I met that took benzos for actual or recreative use fell asleep without any problems. Even without wanting to. From all the times I took them, only one time I fell asleep within 30 minutes. And that was at a hospital after being unable to sleep for about 100h for no apparent reason. So for me it's all useless crap anyway.

[@jblyon2]

Diphenhydramine causes serious hypotension issues for me, but I have hypotension issues with some other drugs as well, so it must be something I'm prone to. 2nd generation antihistamines don't cause this issue at all.

[@伏見猿比古-k8c]

Mike: Truth or scare, benadryl causes Alzheimer's? Mike: And the answer is.....- drum roll - we don't know.

[@darielsvlog5733]

Great information

[@adrianackermann6113]

i dont think its unhealthy. the guy with the hat said its good for me :)

[@jennifertustin6629]

I’m allergic to Benadryl, I’m also epileptic so idk

[@Genieunbottled]

I’m allergic to all anti-allergy meds, you? I also have seizures but am getting an EEG to find out what kind

[@Genieunbottled]

I do also have POTS, and MCAS (I can’t find/get ANY help for my MCAS😏)

[@jennifertustin6629]

@@Genieunbottled I have dysautonomia and Ehlers Danlos and idk the ct scan and the mri showed nothing and the eeg also showed nothing