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How Can The Side Effects Of Benadryl Overdose Be Managed?

Hello, I have just discovered i have been taking an overdose of benadryl plus, unintentionally. I didnt read the pack and just took 2 capsules instead of one. On monday i took 9 tablets, Tuesday i took 4 and today I took 3. which totals up to a scary 16 capsules over 3 days! on Monday night i had very bad stomach pains and after going to the toilet about 3 times, i finally had diarrhoea which relieved the pain for the rest of the night. I took colpermin tablets for IBS, assuming that was the problem and went to sleep, the next day I did more diarrhoea once and had a few more pains. Once I realised that I had been overdosing in benadryl, i looked online at symptoms and i have had the drowsiness, diarrhoea, stomach pains, feeling sick but not actually being, dry mouth, fast heart rate and i have just generally not felt my self since. What do you recommend I do because now i dont actually feel seriously ill, just feel sick and drowsy and have occasional stomach pains. Please let me know! Thanks! Lilah Cowley Is there anyway i can get this answer without paying please?
Mon, 27 Aug 2018
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Hi,

As per the narration, there is only stomach upset as side effect of overdose of Benadryl. I suggest at this point:

- Drink more liquids.
- Prescription of PPI as Omeprazole or Pantoprazole will help.
- Avoid further intake of Benadryl for certain period of time.
Consult your doctor as per the need.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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How Can The Side Effects Of Benadryl Overdose Be Managed?

Hi, As per the narration, there is only stomach upset as side effect of overdose of Benadryl. I suggest at this point: - Drink more liquids. - Prescription of PPI as Omeprazole or Pantoprazole will help. - Avoid further intake of Benadryl for certain period of time. Consult your doctor as per the need. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel