Posted by jealibeanz on August 4, 2006, at 19:41:06
In reply to Re: Benadryl .... weight gain?? » jealibeanz, posted by Maxime on August 3, 2006, at 22:34:04
No you don't need to cut out Benadryl if it helps you! It doesn't permanently alter metabolism. You won't gain weight since you don't eat much to begin with. I believe this is one of those instances where, if taken daily for years, a person may gain a a pound or two if diet weren't altered to make up for the difference.
I understand the concern about any change in weight though. I'm personally very sensitive to this too, since I've experienced large amounts of weight gain from AD's. I'm not trying to deminish the slight propensity of meds to cause weight gain. I'm really not certain of the mechanisms, but I know it's not like the body altering power of some psych meds. This won't happen with you.
What do you take Benadryl for anyway? Seasonal allergies? Maybe you could get a prescription for Singulair, which isn't an antihistamine, but blocks leukotrienes. Just a thought.
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