Generic Name: Benadryl for Nausea/Vomiting (diphenhydramine)
Benadryl for Nausea/Vomiting Reviews
"I have emetophobia, that is, a pervasive fear of vomiting. I do not know if this affects vomiting, but if I feel nauseous, Benadryl works wonders. My stomach settles right down and my anxiety lowers just enough for me to deal with it without the use of benzodiazepines."
"I got a severe back injury about 2 years ago. Couldn't function, pain was so bad. So my doctor started putting me on codeine, then Vicodin, then tramadol, and then so on, but they all gave me hours of vomiting, gut-wrenching cramps, and sweating. Read about Benadryl being used to prevent this side effect. I took 3 25 mg tablets. I know that is one over recommended dose, but I was desperate. 35 minutes later, I was sitting with my kids and not by the trash can for the first time in a while. I can't believe I didn't figure this out sooner, especially with a biotech degree."
"Benadryl has been incredibly effective for nausea and vomiting, in my experience. There are times when I'm so sick that I literally can't eat, but give me some Benadryl and within an hour or two, I feel much better."
"I had a couple of surgeries on my jaw where I could not open it fully for an extended period of time. I am already semi-allergic to pain meds/anesthesia (excessive vomiting and nausea), so I was terrified to take my painkillers after surgery. The nurse/doctor recommended taking a couple of Benadryl tablets (25 mg) before the pain meds, and it worked wonders! The only side effect is drowsiness."
"ER gave me 25mg diphenhydramine IV for nausea. The only effect was delirium and a brief medication nap. I felt woozy and poisoned for at least two hours afterwards. It may work for others, but it certainly didn't help me."
"Took Benadryl when I was out of town and did not have my generic brand equate with me. I had done this twice and both times the Benadryl made me sick with diarrhea and nausea I will always stick with the equate for hay fever as I never feel sick from it."
"I use to take this med when I was younger I gad no side effects now as an adult a child's dose gives me nightmares and hallucinations. I do have Hashimoto's and take levothyroxine not sure if that's the reason in the mix then again my friend who is older than me who takes levo for Hashimoto's has no side effects from Benadryl."
"I get severe migraines and was given this in the hospital instead of traditional nausea meds. It works well and I now use it at home and actually works better than Zofran or Phenergan."
"I use it for nausea. It works wonders for me."
"Great for nausea. However, does cause sleepiness."
"I have Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome and take Benadryl every day. It helps take the edge off. There are fewer side effects than other anti-nausea medications and is safest for the body."
"The nurses at my cancer center, where I get my chemo treatment, give me Benadryl before my chemo medicine, and it works wonders, but it puts me to sleep once every week."
"I took a single pill of Benadryl and it made me vomit, nauseous, diarrhea, dry throat, and gave me a stuffy nose. I wouldn't give this to my worst enemy."
"I take Methotrexate weekly 25mg and have found that taking Benadryl at dose and 12 and 24hrs after my weekly dose help reduce the nausea"
"Benadryl works better than zophran for me but it knocks me out. But when you're so sick with nausea you don't care. I take 1 full tab."
"Benadryl seems to help with light nausea from hormones and/or motion sickness."
"Take it for my migraines or cluster headaches to help with nausea. Works amazing for me."
"Made me very anxious and didn't help my nausea at all."
"Didn't seem to work very well for me."
"I used it originally for food allergies but ended up puking (expected tbh). Not long after I took another to wave off the extra symptoms like nausea. All it did was induce vomiting again."
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