Too much benadryl?

Question

i just took 100 mg of benadryl. any bad effects?

Answer 1

You took an overdose. The normal dose is 25 to 50mg.  Call the National Poison Control (# is: 1-800-222-1222).  They can tell you whether you need to go the ER or not. And they can tell you what side effects to look for.  It will make you very sleepy,

but it can also have bad side effects on your liver.  Call now!

Answer 2

When making the prescribed mgs for meds, they give some breathing room. Being that its for allergies and antihistamine, I don't think it could really hurt you.

I know people that have taken like 20 pills of Aleve, and didn't hurt them (gave them a high though...).

So you should be alright.

If you still feel paranoid, you might want to call a 24 hour pharmacy at a CVS or Walgreens. They should be able to tell you whether you need to see a physician or go to ER.

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Answer 3

you should be fine.  I usually take about 75mg, but for some reason I have an extreme tolerance to it.  Don't drive, it might make you sleepy.  Try not to take too many benadryl again because it can dehydrate you and make you less alert.  Plan for an early bed time and drink plenty of water.

Answer 4

No, I don't think you should be worried. Just let the meds run their course and you will be fine. Just make sure it doesn't happen again.

If you are still worried about the situation look up the number of your local posion control center and give them a call.

The only effect that should really have should be that you should be asleep. It should make you very very tired. Don't drive. Just sleep it off.