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Benadryl Allergy Sinus

Diphenhydramine + Pseudoephedrine

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The generic name of this medication is diphenhydramine and brand names are Aler-Tab, Allergy, Allermax, Altaryl, Benadryl, Children's Allergy, Diphen Cough, Diphenhist, Dytuss, Q-Dryl, Siladryl, Silphen Cough, Simply Sleep, Sleep-ettes, Sominex Maximum Strength Caplet and Theraflu Thin Strips Multi Symptom.

The active ingredient of this medication is diphenhydramine.

This medication is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, itching, watery eyes, hives, rashes, itching and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.

Common Uses:

This medication is used to treat sneezing, runny nose, itching, watery eyes, hives, rashes, itching and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold.

Off Label Uses:

It is also used to suppress coughs, to treat motion sickness, to induce sleep, and to treat mild forms of Parkinson's disease.

Side Effects:
Sleepiness, fatigue or dizziness.
Headache.
Dry mouth.
Difficulty urinating or an enlarged prostate.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in patients with the following conditions:
In patients that have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) such as isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil), or tranylcypromine (Parnate) in the last 14 days.
If there is glaucoma or increased pressure in the eye.
If patient has a stomach ulcer.
If there is an enlarged prostate, bladder problems or difficulty urinating.
If there is hypertension or any type of heart problems.
During pregnancy, pre-pregnancy.

Drug Interactions:
Anxiety or sleep medicines such as alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium), chlordiazepoxide (Librium), temazepam (Restoril) or triazolam (Halcion).
Medications for depression such as amitriptyline (Elavil), doxepin (Sinequan), nortriptyline (Pamelor), fluoxetine (Prozac), sertraline (Zoloft) or paroxetine (Paxil).
Any other medications that induce drowsiness, sleepiness or relaxation.

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Dimetapp Allergy	9.98	9.41	0	53
Benadryl Allergy Sinus	9.92	9.3	0.05	52
Vicks Children's NyQuil	7.71	6.83	1.72	7
Allegra	7.17	5.32	2.48	6
Zyrtec Allergy	4.38	4.85	2.08	8

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Benadryl Allergy Sinus, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	55%	15%	30%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	55%	16.7%	28.3%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	98.3%	0%	1.7%
Breathing	1.7%	0%	31.7%	18.3%	48.3%
Confidence	0%	0%	58.3%	15%	26.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	78.3%	6.7%	15%
Digestion	0%	0%	88.3%	5%	6.7%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	10%	30%	60%
Eyesight	0%	0%	96.7%	1.7%	1.7%
Memory	0%	0%	70%	6.7%	23.3%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	68.3%	18.3%	13.3%
Pain	0%	1.7%	85%	5%	8.3%
Patience	0%	0%	66.7%	11.7%	21.7%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	73.3%	6.7%	20%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	95%	1.7%	3.3%
Sleep	3.3%	0%	8.3%	58.3%	30%
Stress Level	0%	0%	83.3%	15%	1.7%

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Commonly Reported Benadryl Allergy Sinus Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Drowsiness	96.7%	1.7%	0%	1.7%	0%
Fatigue	98.3%	1.7%	0%	0%	0%
Stuffy Nose	98.3%	1.7%	0%	0%	0%

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12 Sep 2011	works great, especially if your allergies give you really bad sinus pressure —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
26 Oct 2010	Because of benadryl my life becomes better, i can breath easier and sleep 8 hours a day. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
26 Oct 2010	I can now do my work better. Its now easier to breath and sleep. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
26 Oct 2010	I can now work better and have good sleep. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
26 Oct 2010	I can now breath easier and have a good night sleep. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use

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