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To: CondoleezzaProtege

Good to know.

Of the three I’ve only used benadryl. Causes drowsiness. Long term use causes hypertension.


3 posted on 04/12/2021 9:48:27 AM PDT by DannyTN
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To: DannyTN

“Of the three I’ve only used Benadryl. Causes drowsiness. Long term use causes hypertension.”

Driving Under The Influence Of the Over The Counter drugs in California:

Those are some of the warnings on an over-the-counter box of Benadryl. What most California drivers do not know is that it is possible to be arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of Benadryl.Jun 4, 2016

JUNE 4, 2016
Is Driving Under The Influence Of Over The Counter Medication DUI?
by William Weinberg

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DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ….. BENADRYL?

When using this product:

Marked drowsiness may occur
be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery

https://www.orangecountyduilawyerblog.com/driving-influence-counter-medication-dui/

http://www.airspacedoc.com/how-pilots-can-safely-and-legally-use-antihistamines-and-other-sleep-inducing-medications/

According to the FAA, sedating medications should not be taken until:

At least five maximal dosing intervals have passed. For example, if the medication is taken every 4-6 hours, wait 30 hours (5×6) after the last dose to fly, or,

At least five times the maximum terminal elimination half-life has passed. For example, if the medication half-life is 6-8 hours, wait 40 hours (5×8) after the last dose to fly.

At least five maximal dosing intervals* have passed. For example, if the medication is taken every 4-6 hours, wait 30 hours (5×6) after the last dose to fly, or,

At least five times the maximum terminal elimination half-life has passed. For example, if the medication half-life* is 6-8 hours, wait 40 hours (5×8) after the last dose to fly.


23 posted on 08/03/2021 3:14:22 PM PDT by Grampa Dave (If I wanted to live in Australia, China,Cuba, Canada, China?I would move there! Covid 19 über alles!)
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To: DannyTN

They do have non drowsy Benadryl!!


24 posted on 08/03/2021 3:19:17 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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