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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Your doctor or pharmacist if any side effects become severe or don’t go away. Serious side effects from Benadryl aren’t common, but they are possible. If you have serious side effects, call your doctor right away. However, if you’re having a medical emergency or your symptoms feel life threatening, call 911 or a local emergency number. Note: Side effects may differ depending on the form of Benadryl used. For example, topical forms, such as gel or cream, likely won’t cause heart problems or seizures. This is because these forms of Benadryl are applied directly to the skin and aren’t absorbed by your entire body. Allergic reaction As with most drugs, some people can have an allergic reaction after taking Benadryl. A more severe allergic reaction is rare but possible. Possible symptoms of mild and serious allergic reactions are listed in the table below. If you have an allergic reaction to Benadryl, call your doctor right away. This is important to do because the reaction could become severe. However, if you’re having a medical emergency or your symptoms feel life threatening, call 911 or a local emergency number. Benadryl: Alternatives Benadryl is used to treat allergies and other conditions. Other over-the-counter (OTC) drugs may be available for your condition. Certain OTC drugs may work better for you than others. Here’s a summary of other drugs that doctors sometimes recommend for treating allergies. Your doctor can tell you about other similar drugs. These include: loratadine (Claritin) cetirizine (Zyrtec) fexofenadine (Allegra) doxylamine (Unisom) To learn more about alternatives to Benadryl, ask your doctor. They can tell you about other medications that could be taken for your condition. Benadryl: Overdose Serious effects can occur if you use more than the recommended dosage of Benadryl. Do not use more Benadryl than the drug’s label or
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