Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)

[Guest guest]

Has anyone had experience with this being a no-no for someone with

paroxysmal AF?

Thanks

[Guest guest]

Hi!

My cardio told me that any anticholinergic drugs are not great for the

heart, but it's a case of the lesser of two evils with me personally where

Benadryl or any antihistamines are concerned. (A lot of antiarrythmic drugs are

not

good for the heart also!). I take Benadryl (Acrivastine) nearly 3/4 of the

year as I get so many allergies..though I try and reduce my exposure and only

take 1 or 2 a day even in the high season (3 a day is usual dose).

It seems to be the only drug that works for me at the moment for allergies,

though I believe that the non sedating newer types of antihistamines (like

Benadryl) are worse for heart rythmn than the 'older' type of antihistamine that

make you slighlty more drowsy..having said that..they gave me piriton at the

hospital when I was in for my tests and my heart never hit a normal rythmn

after I had taken it..so its horses for courses I guess!

I dont find a problem myself with Afib Benadryl..at least not that I know

about.

Haze

In a message dated 21/10/2005 23:21:00 GMT Standard Time,

spencer1971@... writes:

Has anyone had experience with this being a no-no for someone with

paroxysmal AF?

Thanks