The exact medications used in a migraine cocktail can vary, but it We compare the side effects and drug effectiveness of Diphenhydramine hydrochloride and Promethazine
[4] It is a generic medication and is available under many brand names globally
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) is an over-the-counter antihistamine commonly used to treat allergy symptoms
It also has a drying effect
Promethazine (Phenergan) Serotonin antagonists: Dolasetron (Anzemet) Granisetron (Kytril) Ondansetron (Zofran) Other agents: Dexamethasone:
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For example, nasal steroids, like Flonase (fluticasone propionate), and oral decongestants, like Sudafed (pseudoephedrine), are safe to take together
Fluoxetine (Prozac), paroxetine (Paxil), amitriptyline (Elavil), Tofranil ( Imipramine)
Phenegran and other similar agents like compazine are used primarily as antiemetics now a days due to their affinity for blocking dopamine at chemo Applies to: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and codeine / promethazine
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
Diphenhydramine doesn’t prevent metoclopramide-associated akathisia [ REF; REF] (which in my experience, is much less common than the literature describes)
Your healthcare provider may recommend a lower TCA dose, or an alternative to promethazine
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Follow all directions when giving the medicine to a child 2 years or older
Anticholinergics are medications that block a chemical called acetylcholine in the nervous system
, is an N-dimethylaminopropyl derivative of [ phenothiazine] that was developed in France in 1946
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This can help a cough or runny nose but can also cause side effects such as a dry mouth and dry nose
That's why people call it poor man's morphine
Dimenhydrinate is over 50% diphenhydramine by weight and therefore, the bulk of its effects comes from that
Use of both together can result in additive side effects, including: Additionally, Benadryl inhibits the metabolizing enzyme CYP2D6, which converts codeine to morphine in our system
Antihistamines work by preventing the effects of a substance called histamine, which is produced by the body