alexgaddis 34 Posted June 11, 2007 my allergies we bothering me on Saturday so the wife offered me some Benadryl...I rarely take any medications for anything but decided to give it a go... bad idea... I have never felt so groggy/tired/drowsy for a good part of a day like that before...it was like being really drunk without any good side effects...never again... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yukon Cornelius 3 Posted June 11, 2007 my allergies we bothering me on Saturday so the wife offered me some Benadryl...I rarely take any medications for anything but decided to give it a go... bad idea... I have never felt so groggy/tired/drowsy for a good part of a day like that before...it was like being really drunk without any good side effects...never again... drink about 7 red bulls... that should help Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Savage Beatings 99 Posted June 11, 2007 Next time take Claritin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chester 124 Posted June 11, 2007 I have severe summer allergies. I take a 12 hour Claritin D in the morning (or regular Claritin and Sudafed which is what the D stands for - often I can get the combination cheaper). Then a Benedryl before bed, as it knocks me out as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hugh 0ne 30 Posted June 11, 2007 Next time take Claritin. True dat. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Irish Doggy 11 Posted June 11, 2007 Claritin doesn't work too well for me, but I'm allergic to all life on the planet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boat_hacked 0 Posted June 11, 2007 +1 on the Claratin... have family members who get drowsy on benadryl but not on claratin. myself get the relief needed from both but never the drowsiness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twiley 20 Posted June 11, 2007 I only take Benadryl before I go to sleep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hat Trick 21 Posted June 11, 2007 2-3 Vicodin and a couple beers and you'll foget you even have alergies. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bier Meister 366 Posted June 11, 2007 Allegra D bad allergies as well.... allegra d is the only thing that works for me.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuke'em ttg 13 Posted June 11, 2007 I only take Benadryl before I go to sleep. .........pull tab or twist off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twiley 20 Posted June 11, 2007 .........pull tab or twist off Twist off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isleseeya 124 Posted June 11, 2007 i have used benadryl when i can not sleep..i beleive the medicine in benadryl is the same one they use for over the counter sleep aids Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Czarina 22 Posted June 11, 2007 i have used benadryl when i can not sleep..i beleive the medicine in benadryl is the same one they use for over the counter sleep aids This is true. I've never been the sort to get spring allergies but this spring has been brutal. I haven't had a lot of watery eyes and sneezing, but man, oh man, the headaches. Sinusy sort. Headache type medicines wouldn't touch it, so I thought I'd try something for allergies. I've been taking Alavert which has really been helping. Same thing as regular Claritin I think. I can't take any decongestants. I'm allergic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cunning Linguist 0 Posted June 12, 2007 bad allergies as well.... allegra d is the only thing that works for me.... Ditto. I've tried them all at one time or another and an AllegraD+Flonase combo is the only thing that works. Benadryl does ok in a pinch but me right out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunysteelfly76 0 Posted June 12, 2007 I have terrible allergies. Especially to liberals. I have tried all meds. The only thing that works consistently is Flonase. It is unreal. Give it a shot. They now have a generic Flonase. Cost me 15 a month with my plan. I have (used to have) bad allergies. I was still getting shots once a month. Last winter I developed an ear infection due to a post nasal drip/sinus infection thing. My doctor prescribed Flonase. The infection cleared up and so did my allergies. I've been shot free ever since. Even this spring with everything colored yellow from the pollen I haven't had a single problem. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chargerz 27 Posted June 12, 2007 Benadryl is what I suggest to pregnant women as a last-resort sleep aide. I also want to echo what others have said about the effectiveness of Flonase and Claritin. They both really work!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TDFFFreak 1 Posted June 12, 2007 Benadryl is what I suggest to pregnant women as a last-resort sleep aide. I also want to echo what others have said about the effectiveness of Flonase and Claritin. They both really work!! I've heard he's a doctor... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nuke'em ttg 13 Posted June 12, 2007 popped a couple Benadryl last night.........wife wakes me up with the...... "there's someone in the backyard....in the rocks .........by the window" ........first time i haven't gone commando and just said "it's a rabbit".........great nights sleep and we're both still alive........ definently not for daytime consumtion.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SeductiveNun 174 Posted June 12, 2007 I have been taking Claritin the last couple of years for my allergies, and it works pretty good. This year I bought Claritin D, but have yet to take any of those. The difference between the two is Claritin D is a decongestant, as well as taking care of other allergy symptoms. Both are daytime formula. I have also used Alavert in the past during the day, and that seemed to be alright too. If for some reason I didn't take any allergy medicine during the day and mine were acting up in the evening I would take Benadryl just so I would be able to breathe at night and get some sleep. Worst case scenario would be to take any of those non-daytime formula medicines during the day, because they will darn near put you out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
