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Benedryl with olanzapin and librium
I'm on olazapine and librium for bipolar disorder. I have cough and thinking of taking benedryl for cough and sleep. Does benedryl have wrong interactions with these medicines?
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Benadryl is to be taken for 3-5 days. Nothing to worry for that duration. More than that, try yo reduce doses of Olanzapine and Librium as both have adverse effects in long term( more than 6 month duration)
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It can add to the sedation. Librium is a benzodiazepine not used for Bipolar disorder. I suggest you take a second opinion from an astute psychiatrist. Good luck
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Usually when an individual is on multiple medications, there always remains a chance of drug interactions. However, with the current medications that you’re taking, it is highly unlikely that Benadryl will cause a harmful interaction.
However, be aware of early signs of worsening of your bipolar disorder.
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If there is any further concern, kindly get evaluated by a psychiatrist of your choice online/offline.
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Dr. Vishal Bhatt
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6 yrs exp
Rajkot
No it will not .. nothing to worry ..you may take both together only side effects is both have sedative effect so only u will feel more drowsy
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Dr. Neilofor Hussain
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13 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Olanzapine, librium( chlordiazepoxide) and benadryl( dextromethorphan) all have side effect of sedation/sleepiness and dizziness. When taken together , the sedation and dizziness can be enhanced to dangerous levels. I would not advice you to take bendryl along with your current medications. Better go for other non sedating medications for cough. Also Librium is a benzodiazepine and can cause dependence if taken long term.
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Please discuss with your Psychiatrist about alternative non sedating cough medication and to add any non dependent medication if you are having sleep difficulties instead of librium
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