Combine Skelaxin and Benadryl

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Skelaxin

and Benadryl

Combine Skelaxin with Benadryl. To make a decision about taking Skelaxin and Benadryl, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Skelaxin and Benadryl have 44 combined Side Effects total
16 are Life Threatening
9 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Skelaxin

Skelaxin is also known by the generic name Metaxalone USES: This medication relaxes muscles. It is used along with rest and physical therapy to decrease muscle pain and spasms associated with strains, sprains or other muscle injuries.

Uses of Benadryl

Benadryl is also known by the generic name Diphenhydramine Hcl

USES:
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to relieve symptoms of allergy, hay fever and the common cold. These symptoms include rash, itching, watery eyes, itchy eyes/nose/throat, cough, runny nose and sneezing. It is also used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting and dizziness caused by motion sickness. Diphenhydramine can also be used to help you relax and fall asleep.

This medication works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction. Its drying effects on such symptoms as watery eyes and runny nose are caused by blocking another natural substance made by your body (acetylcholine).

Cough-and-cold products have not been shown to be safe or effective in children younger than 6 years. Therefore, do not use this product to treat cold symptoms in children younger than 6 years unless specifically directed by the doctor. Some products (such as long-acting tablets/capsules) are not recommended for use in children younger than 12 years. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details about using your product safely.

These products do not cure or shorten the length of the common cold and may cause serious side effects. To decrease the risk for serious side effects, carefully follow all dosage directions. Do not use this product to make a child sleepy. Do not give other cough-and-cold medication that might contain the same or similar ingredients (see also Drug Interactions section). Ask the doctor or pharmacist about other ways to relieve cough and cold symptoms (such as drinking enough fluids, using a humidifier or saline nose drops/spray).

Skelaxin and Benadryl Combined Have 16 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Extra Heartbeat - Extrasystoles is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hemolytic Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis caused by Drugs - Drug-Induced Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of Skin caused by an Allergy - Allergic Dermatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Benadryl and Skelaxin combined

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Skelaxin and Benadryl Combined have 9 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

An Increase in the Thickness of Lung Secretions - Thick Bronchial Secretions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Benadryl combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Benadryl combined

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Benadryl combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Benadryl combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Benadryl combined

Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Benadryl combined

Nervous - Nervousness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Benadryl combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Benadryl combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Skelaxin and Benadryl combined

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Skelaxin and Benadryl Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Skelaxin and Benadryl.

Skelaxin has 5 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Skelaxin.

Skelaxin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Acute Hepatic Failure - Acute Liver Failure is a contraindication of Skelaxin.

Hemolytic Anemia is a contraindication of Skelaxin.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Skelaxin.

Severe Renal Disease - Serious Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Skelaxin.

Contraindication Warnings

Chronic Hepatic Disease - Recurring Liver Problems is a contraindication of Skelaxin.

Benadryl has 9 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Benadryl.

Benadryl Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy - Enlarged Prostate is a contraindication of Benadryl.

Bladder Outflow Obstruction - Blockage of Urinary Bladder is a contraindication of Benadryl.

Chronic Idiopathic Constipation - Chronic Difficulty having a Bowel Movement is a contraindication of Benadryl.

Narrow Angle Glaucoma - Closed Angle Glaucoma is a contraindication of Benadryl.

Stenosing Peptic Ulcer is a contraindication of Benadryl.

Urinary Retention - Cannot Empty Bladder is a contraindication of Benadryl.

Contraindication Warnings

Hypertension - High Blood Pressure is a contraindication of Benadryl.

Hyperthyroidism - Overactive Thyroid Gland is a contraindication of Benadryl.

Ocular Hypertension - Increased Pressure in the Eye is a contraindication of Benadryl.

Skelaxin - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include severe drowsiness or unconsciousness.

Benadryl - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include large pupils, flushing, fever, hallucinations, weakness, shaking (tremor), muscle twitching, loss of consciousness, and seizures. In children, excitement may occur first, and may be followed by loss of coordination, drowsiness, loss of consciousness, and seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.