Drug Interactions between Benadryl and methylphenidate
This report displays the potential drug interactions for the following 2 drugs:
- Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
- methylphenidate
Interactions between your drugs
No interactions were found between Benadryl and methylphenidate. However, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Benadryl
A total of 450 drugs are known to interact with Benadryl.
- Benadryl is in the following drug classes: anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents, antihistamines, miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics.
- Benadryl is used to treat the following conditions:
methylphenidate
A total of 198 drugs are known to interact with methylphenidate.
- Methylphenidate is in the drug class CNS stimulants.
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Methylphenidate is used to treat the following conditions:
- ADHD
- Depression
- Fatigue (off-label)
- Narcolepsy
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (off-label)
- Severe Mood Dysregulation (off-label)
- Sleep Paralysis (off-label)
- Weight Loss (Obesity/Overweight) (off-label)
Drug and food interactions
methylphenidate food
Applies to: methylphenidate
Do not use alcohol or medications that contain alcohol while you are receiving treatment with methylphenidate. This may increase nervous system side effects such as drowsiness, anxiety, depression, and seizures. In addition, with certain long-acting forms of methylphenidate, alcohol can cause too much of the drug to be released at one time. High blood levels of the drug may increase the risk of side effects. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions on how to take this or other medications you are prescribed. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
diphenhydrAMINE food
Applies to: Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
Ask your doctor before using diphenhydrAMINE together with ethanol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking diphenhydrAMINE. You should be warned not to exceed recommended dosages and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment to safely take this combination. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.
Therapeutic duplication warnings
No warnings were found for your selected drugs.
Therapeutic duplication warnings are only returned when drugs within the same group exceed the recommended therapeutic duplication maximum.
See also
Drug Interaction Classification
Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. | |
No interaction information available. |
Further information
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