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Would Benadryl Cause Peyronie's Disease After Long Term Use?

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Posted on Tue, 24 Apr 2018
Question: I have been taking Benadryl every night for years and just read where it could be a cause for my Pyronnies problems. What’s your opinion .
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
no...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

diphenhydramine (benadryl) does not seem to be connected in any way with Peyronie's disease. I've never ever heard or read anything about it. Peyronie's disease is a little enigmatic in etiology. It occurs more commonly in people who:
-smoke
-have diabetes
-are older
-have lipid disorders
-have vitamin E deficiency
-have Dupuytren's contracture

Injuries may also cause this disease.

Benadryl may make erectile dysfunction worse in some patients.

I hope you find my comments helpful!
Kind Regards!
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Would Benadryl Cause Peyronie's Disease After Long Term Use?

Brief Answer: no... Detailed Answer: Hello, diphenhydramine (benadryl) does not seem to be connected in any way with Peyronie's disease. I've never ever heard or read anything about it. Peyronie's disease is a little enigmatic in etiology. It occurs more commonly in people who: -smoke -have diabetes -are older -have lipid disorders -have vitamin E deficiency -have Dupuytren's contracture Injuries may also cause this disease. Benadryl may make erectile dysfunction worse in some patients. I hope you find my comments helpful! Kind Regards!