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Is Frequent Use Of Benedryl Addictive?
Question: is benedryl addictive? ive been taking it everyday for 2 weeks and didnt yesterday and woke up shakey and shoulders really tense. ive just been taking 25 mg
Brief Answer:
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
thanks for sending the question.
Benadryl can be somewhat habit-forming if you take it on a daily basis. It is possible that it can sometimes cause certain side effects.
I would suggest that you try to stop taking the Benadryl daily and see if the symptoms you have described slowly fade away.
In the meantime make sure that you hydrate well and continue to eat a well-balanced diet with some regular exercise.
I would expect the symptoms you have described to slowly fade away in about 24 to 48 hours.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
Considerations
Detailed Answer:
thanks for sending the question.
Benadryl can be somewhat habit-forming if you take it on a daily basis. It is possible that it can sometimes cause certain side effects.
I would suggest that you try to stop taking the Benadryl daily and see if the symptoms you have described slowly fade away.
In the meantime make sure that you hydrate well and continue to eat a well-balanced diet with some regular exercise.
I would expect the symptoms you have described to slowly fade away in about 24 to 48 hours.
Sincerely,
Dr. Galamaga
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