I was told to take Benadryl, for the anxiety caused by Abilify, has anyone ever tried this? What was the outcome? Which version should I get? Do you have any other remedies?
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_sunshinegirl said:
Interesting i thought Benadryl was for itching! I didn't know it helped anxiety good to know!
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YES, My son Bobby takes it along with his other meds. Depakote, Clonidine,Abilify and Strattera,
It is also given to children to help them calm down at night to sleep
It is also given to children to help them calm down at night to sleep
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Yes, I take it occasionally (but more than most "normal" people do) to help me get to sleep at night. actually, what I take is a sleep medication (OTC). And, if you read the labels, it is THE SAME ingredient in Benadryl.
I really have sleep issues on top of the mental illness. As for calming one in an anxiety attack, or "taking the edge off" or something of that nature, I never thought of that.
My prescribed meds are Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg daily, and Lexapro 10 mg daily.
I really have sleep issues on top of the mental illness. As for calming one in an anxiety attack, or "taking the edge off" or something of that nature, I never thought of that.
My prescribed meds are Lamictal (lamotrigine) 150 mg daily, and Lexapro 10 mg daily.
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Many meds have more that one effect. Benedryl and Vistaril are both used for anxiety sometimes quit effectively. they are also used for sleep as a side effect (or other effect) is sleepiness. Benadryl is an antihistamine, thus it's main use is allergies, colds, itching.
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