Benadryl Side Effects: Generic name diphenhydramine. Benadryl is available as a sole ingredient (diphenhydramine) as Benadryl allergy, and combined with multiple other drugs for varying indications. It is an antihistamine, primarily blocking the H1 histamine receptor, and is used for treatment of allergic reactions. It is available in 25 mg oral tablets and capsules as well as a 25 mg dissolving strip. The primary Benadryl side effects are related to Benadryl being a non-specific antihistamine that has significant anticholinergic side effects that cause drowsiness in many if not most people. This side effect is used to advantage by many people, and diphenhydramine is the active ingredient in many over-the-counter sleep aides including Tylenol PM and others. The most common Benadryl side effects are sedation and dry mouth.…
Zyrtec Side Effects: Generic name cetirizine. Zyrtec is available in 10 mg oral tablets and capsules as well as 5 gm/5 ml liquid. Zyrtec is a second generation antihistamine, marketed primarily as a non-sedating antihistamine. This is really a misnomer, as all antihistamines have some degree of sedation as a common side effect, and Zyrtec is no exception.…
Zyrtec and Alcohol, when taken together does not generate any serious problem except for the possibility of excess sedation. Zyrtec is considers a third generation antihistamine with the primary advantage over earlier generation antihistamines of less sedation. Alcohol is a central nervous system depressant and sedation is a common outcome of alcohol ingestion.…
