Posted by notfred on January 7, 2007, at 12:38:38
In reply to Tell Me About Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), posted by blueberry1 on January 7, 2007, at 2:45:58
http://www.worldofmolecules.com/drugs/benadryl.htm
Diphenhydramine is a first generation antihistamine drug, and like many other members of that group, is also a potent anticholinergic agent. This leads to drowsiness as a very common side-effect, with other side-effects possible, including sedation, motor impairment, dry mouth and throat, flushed skin, rapid or irregular heartbeat (tachycardia), blurred vision at nearpoint due to lack of accommodation (cycloplegia), abnormal sensitivity to bright light (photophobia), urinary retention, constipation, difficulty concentrating, short-term memory loss, visual disturbances, hallucinations, confusion, and delirium.
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