Oops, duplicate account :/ Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 (edited) My dh picked up a Vicodin prescription (one 5-325mg tablet every 6 hours) for me today and I forgot until tonight that I should have called and asked if it's okay to take my normal 50mg dose of Benadryl as well-to help me sleep at night and for allergies. According to this: http://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=896-1617,71-747 I'm thinking it's okay, but does anyone know for sure/BTDT. Thank you! Edited November 3, 2011 by JENinOR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalynnrmc Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Both of those drugs tend to make people sleepy. The site you linked says there is a moderate risk, and that you should be monitored for continued breathing. Personally, I'd shelf the benedryl and check out a non-drowsy antihistimine instead... possibly Claritin? I think the drug name for that is Loratadine. But if the vicadin knocks you out, maybe you don't even need the antihistimine until you wake up? LOL Just my own 2 cents there. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheryl in NM Posted November 3, 2011 Share Posted November 3, 2011 Does your insurance have a nurse line? Do you have Walgreen's where you are? We have a few 24 hour pharmacies here and they are always willing to answer questions, especially about interactions. ETA: I'd check it out before mixing them if I were you. Better to be a safe, stuffed up insomniac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oops, duplicate account :/ Posted November 3, 2011 Author Share Posted November 3, 2011 Both of those drugs tend to make people sleepy. The site you linked says there is a moderate risk, and that you should be monitored for continued breathing. Personally, I'd shelf the benedryl and check out a non-drowsy antihistimine instead... possibly Claritin? I think the drug name for that is Loratadine. But if the vicadin knocks you out, maybe you don't even need the antihistimine until you wake up? LOL Just my own 2 cents there. :) Thank you. You're right-I'm feeling more out of it as the night progresses and I def. don't think I'll need the extra sleep help! I think I have some Claritin here...will check as it would be nice. Does your insurance have a nurse line? Do you have Walgreen's where you are? We have a few 24 hour pharmacies here and they are always willing to answer questions, especially about interactions. ETA: I'd check it out before mixing them if I were you. Better to be a safe, stuffed up insomniac. Thanks Cheryl. I called the only Walgreens around (about a half hour away) and they were closed. Tried to google a 24 hour pharmacy with no luck...we're probably just too rural I'm guessing. I'm feeling pretty drowsy at the moment, so I'm just going to go to bed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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