Is Benadryl good for Colds or nasal allegies???

Question

What are other home remedies for colds??.........

Answer 1

Not many home remedies for the actual colds themselves, as they are viruses and have to run their course.  Antibiotics and herbals won't cure them.  However, you can alleviate symptoms with zinc lozenges, hot tea with lemon and honey, etc.,  anything that makes you feel a bit more human.  

Benadryl is usually used for allergies.  However, it will help dry you up, but could make you sleepy.  Some use it as a sleep aid.

Answer 2

both. it makes you sleepy though. taking a shower, drinking warm water with lime juice, and sleeping are good remedies.

Answer 3

it doesn't really qualify as a home remedy since it's bought in the store... but bendaryl is a medicine that's an antihistamine. essentially it works on allergies/allergic reactions.

Answer 4

allergies

Answer 5

Benedryl is an antihistimine, especially meant for allergies.

But it will relieve a drippy nose caused by a cold, too.

It's not a "home remedy," though. It's an over-the-counter medication.

Home remedies are things like hot showers, tea or hot water with lemon and honey, chicken soup, etc.

Best thing for a cold is to take it easy.

Answer 6

benddryl is good as an intihistimine..but has not effects decongesting you...and it will knock ya azz out..lol

Garlic,

Vit C

Are two things to help keep colds at bay..but there really are no cures otc or behind or naturally....as for allergies....most docs and scientist agree...there are no natural supps, vits, etc that will really help, maintain, or cure colds and allergies even though they will sell it...

sometimes many supplements and herbs can make allergy symptoms worse over time....try the moist air, lots a' vacuuming, keeping down on stuffies, pillows, excess things for allergens to land on ....etc...

hope ya feel well

peace and blessings

Answer 7

Yes.  I taken Benadryl for both.

I don't know if it's placebo effect or it's just a comfort food.   I drink hot vegetable soup when I have a cold (vegetarian), I think chicken is good, too.