Can an anti-nausea drug, such as Dramamine, be taken with a 24 hr. antihistamine drug such as Claritin?

Question

Or would this be considered dangerous? Just curious.

Answer 1

Hi there!

Dramamine is Dimenhydrinate, which is closely related to Diphenhydramine, or Benadryl. Dimenhydrinate is used because it is a 'slow release' medicine having the same effects as Benadryl, in the body it actually disassociates or gets metabolized into diphenhydramine and some other things. Claritin is Loratadine, another antihistamine, which does basically the same thing in a different way. So contrary to what the guy above me said, it does do the same things in different ways, and not necessarily just with the brain..

So, Should you take it?

     It's not going to kill you this time, but don't do it too often..

What will it do to you right away?

    You will be VERY tired, Claritin makes you drowsy and people use Benadryl as sleep aid.

Hope this helps,

M

Disclaimer: I know a lot about drugs because of a Biostatistics course, I am NOT A PHARMACIST, always talk to one before you take any drugs. I gave you my advice as an unprofessional and you should only take it if you have consulted a pharmacist first.

Answer 2

I have taken both at the same time,  They act on different parts of the brain, but my contain similar side effects.