Re: Benadryl??

[Guest guest]

I am surprised to see that Benadryl is

being used for nausea here. Isn't Benadryl used for allergic reactions,

swelling and itchiness?

I used to have to take Benadryl before my Remicade infusions. They told

me the Benadryl worked in more than one way - fights infection at the

IV site, fights any nausea caused by the medication and also helps you

relax and perhaps even dose off during the 2-3 hr. infusion.

- Jim

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this. I have never, ever heard of this and am learning new things

every day.

Ontari

[ ] Re: Benadryl??

I am surprised to see that Benadryl is

being used for nausea here. Isn't Benadryl used for allergic reactions,

swelling and itchiness?

I used to have to take Benadryl before my Remicade infusions. They told

me the Benadryl worked in more than one way - fights infection at the

IV site, fights any nausea caused by the medication and also helps you

relax and perhaps even dose off during the 2-3 hr. infusion.

- Jim

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/8/2007 9:41:28 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

fortheluvofgoldens@... writes:

I am surprised to see that Benadryl is

being used for nausea here. Isn't Benadryl used for allergic reactions,

swelling and itchiness?

Benadryl is a antihistamine. Antihistamine's have an anti-nausea effect on

the body. Most medications that are given for seasickness are antihistimines

such as Bonine and Dramamine and also the patch that is used.

Janet in NY

[Guest guest]

Hi, My sister used to benadryl IV with her infusion she got for her lupus..It

helped her get thru it without vomiting and other reactions..Vickey

rustytinman2 <Jrdoubleyou@...> wrote: I am surprised to see that Benadryl is

being used for nausea here. Isn't Benadryl used for allergic reactions,

swelling and itchiness?

I used to have to take Benadryl before my Remicade infusions. They told

me the Benadryl worked in more than one way - fights infection at the

IV site, fights any nausea caused by the medication and also helps you

relax and perhaps even dose off during the 2-3 hr. infusion.

- Jim

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[Guest guest]

If you go to any Antibiotic Therapy kook board you will find that they are

always recommending to use Benadryl with the Minocine they prescribe. They rave

about Benadryl mederating their non-existant Herheimer reaction. In actuallity

the Benadryl is simply moderating a histamine allergic reaction to the Minocine

that almost everyone gets with Minocin and a significant reason why Minocin is

rarely used nowadays. If you have a mild allergic reaction to a new meds (or

really anything) it's always a good idea to have Benadryl around. It's good for

Enbrel injection site reactions and bee stings. If you have a severe reaction

the Benadryl may save your life by slowing the process long enough to get to a

hospital or an ambulance.

[ ] Re: Benadryl??

>

>

> I am surprised to see that

> Benadryl is

> being used for nausea here. Isn't Benadryl used for allergic

> reactions,

> swelling and itchiness?

>

> I used to have to take Benadryl before my Remicade infusions.

> They told

> me the Benadryl worked in more than one way - fights infection

> at the

> IV site, fights any nausea caused by the medication and also

> helps you

> relax and perhaps even dose off during the 2-3 hr. infusion.

>

> - Jim

>

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone if I am having a problem with nausea with MTX and I

want to try Benadryl when do I take it before or after and how much do

I take? I hope this works I can't stand the nausea its like having the

48 hour stomach flu every week. Take care and have a great week LINDA

[Editor's Note: I'd start with 50 mgs which is a normal adult dose. BTW, many

people who have nausea on MTX pills do much better on an MTX injection. I

switched and have had no problems. Kathy F.]

[Guest guest]

I am surprised to see that Benadryl is being used for nausea here.

Isn't Benadryl used for allergic reactions, swelling and itchiness?

[Editor's Note: Yes, but for many people, the nausea is an allergic

reaction. Kathy F.]

Kathy's right, but also, you know how people take Dramamine for motion

sickness? Benadryl is a " cousin " to Dramamine; in fact the

pediatricians I work for recommend the Benadryl for motion sickness in

little kids instead of Dramamine because it has fewer side effects for

them.

Wanda