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Is It Safe To Have Benadryl Along With Propranolol?

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Question : is it ok to take benedryl with propranonlol? ive heard it helps you sleep when u have anxiety.
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It's OK

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

taking both is OK because there's no serious interaction between them. Please note though that although benadryl is not a hypotensive agent, it may cause a drop in blood pressure. Propranolol causes a drop in blood pressure too (and the heart rate as well) so taking both may lower your blood pressure even more. This is not a serious event usually but you should be careful for symptoms of orthostatic hypotension (when rising from the recumbent position) or for dizziness (particularly if you're going to climb stairs or anything like that).

Also please note that propranolol may cause vivid dreams and nightmares sometimes...

I hope I've helped!

Kind Regards!
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Is It Safe To Have Benadryl Along With Propranolol?

Brief Answer: It's OK Detailed Answer: Hello, taking both is OK because there's no serious interaction between them. Please note though that although benadryl is not a hypotensive agent, it may cause a drop in blood pressure. Propranolol causes a drop in blood pressure too (and the heart rate as well) so taking both may lower your blood pressure even more. This is not a serious event usually but you should be careful for symptoms of orthostatic hypotension (when rising from the recumbent position) or for dizziness (particularly if you're going to climb stairs or anything like that). Also please note that propranolol may cause vivid dreams and nightmares sometimes... I hope I've helped! Kind Regards!