Tips

Benadryl can be administered with or without food. Follow the directions exactly. Take no more than is recommended.

If Benadryl makes you drowsy or impairs your judgment, do not drive or operate machinery. Stay away from alcohol.

Take Benadryl 30 minutes before any exposure to motion to prevent motion sickness. For the duration of the exposure, take subsequent doses before meals or at bedtime.

Benadryl should not be used as a sleep aid in children under the age of twelve. It should never be used on newborn babies, especially those who were born prematurely. Benadryl can cause excitation and sedation in children, and an overdose can result in hallucinations, convulsions, or death.

If you are taking Benadryl for an extended period of time, make sure you maintain good oral hygiene.

When rising from a sitting or lying down position, take your time. Benadryl can cause a drop in blood pressure, which can cause dizziness and increase your risk of falling. Remove any potential fall hazards in your home (such as rugs) and consult your doctor if you experience severe dizziness when standing up.

If you experience any symptoms like agitation, hallucinations, a rapid heartbeat, dizziness, flushing, muscle tremor or rigidity, nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, get emergency medical help right away.

Before taking any other medications while taking Benadryl, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Before taking Benadryl during pregnancy, consult your doctor because there have been no adequate well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Do not use it if you are breastfeeding.