HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Can Patients With Panic Attacks Take Benadryl For Relief?

default
Posted on Thu, 15 Sep 2016
Question: Do hospitality give I've benedrtil to patience who are having a panic Atticus a d are having difficulty breathing
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It can be used for breathing difficulty

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

Although Benadryl is not a drug of choice for panic attacks but it can be used for patients when there is panic attacks. I mean to say that yes it can be used because it is quite safe in compare to benzodiazepines and other medications which are often used for panic attacks.

I do not think your doctor has done anything unusual as there was respiratory difficulty along with panic attacks.

I hope this answers your question.
If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.
Thanks and regards.
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Ashok Kumar Choudhary

Psychiatrist

Practicing since :2000

Answered : 3355 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Psychiatrist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Can Patients With Panic Attacks Take Benadryl For Relief?

Brief Answer: It can be used for breathing difficulty Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. Although Benadryl is not a drug of choice for panic attacks but it can be used for patients when there is panic attacks. I mean to say that yes it can be used because it is quite safe in compare to benzodiazepines and other medications which are often used for panic attacks. I do not think your doctor has done anything unusual as there was respiratory difficulty along with panic attacks. I hope this answers your question. If you have more questions feel free to write back to me. Thanks and regards.