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Does Benadryl Cause Recurring Chest Pain?
Hi, i take 250 mg of benadryl a day, sometimes i have to take 500mg a day! My question is, is it normal to feel like you re having chest pains at times? Sometimes they really scare me and i feel them in my heart area. Is this much benadryl for long periods of time unhealthy? I take it for Parkinsons disease. Thank u
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
Hi,
Benadryl when taken in high dose (maximum adult dose being 250 mg / day) can cause hypotension, muscle spasms and heart arrhythmia. This can be aggravated by side effects like agitation, dementia caused by it. Please consult your doctor for fixing your minimum suitable dose or change in your medication after reassessing status of your disease along with psychotherapy.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Benadryl when taken in high dose (maximum adult dose being 250 mg / day) can cause hypotension, muscle spasms and heart arrhythmia. This can be aggravated by side effects like agitation, dementia caused by it. Please consult your doctor for fixing your minimum suitable dose or change in your medication after reassessing status of your disease along with psychotherapy.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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