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Compare Ambien  vs Benadryl
Uses of Ambien |
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| | Ambien is also known by the generic name Zolpidem
USES:
Zolpidem is used to treat sleep problems (insomnia) in adults. If you have trouble falling asleep, it helps you fall asleep faster, so you can get a better night's rest. Zolpidem belongs to a class of drugs called sedative-hypnotics. It acts on your brain to produce a calming effect.
This medication is usually limited to short treatment periods of 1 to 2 weeks or less.
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Uses of Benadryl |
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| | Benadryl is also known by the generic name Diphenhydramine HclUSES: 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). |
Ambien and Benadryl Have 2 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Ambien and Benadryl. Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Ambien and Benadryl. |
Ambien Has 11 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Benadryl |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Problem Behavior - Behavioral Disorders is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien but not Benadryl. Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien but not Benadryl. Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien but not Benadryl. Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien but not Benadryl. Critical Seriousness - Easily Angered or Annoyed - Irritability is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien but not Benadryl. Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien but not Benadryl. Critical Seriousness - Abnormally Low Blood Pressure - Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien but not Benadryl. Critical Seriousness - Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien but not Benadryl. Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien but not Benadryl. Critical Seriousness - Falling - Accidental Fall is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien but not Benadryl. Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien but not Benadryl. |
Benadryl Has 3 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Ambien |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Extra Heartbeat - Extrasystoles is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien but not Benadryl. Critical Seriousness - Fit - Tonic Clonic Seizure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien but not Benadryl. Critical Seriousness - Blood Disorder - Blood Dyscrasias is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Ambien but not Benadryl. |
Ambien and Benadryl Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common |
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Ambien Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Benadryl |
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| | Hiccups is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Ambien but not Benadryl. |
Benadryl Has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Benadryl |
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| | An Increase in the Thickness of Lung Secretions - Thick Bronchial Secretions is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benadryl but not Ambien. Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Benadryl but not Ambien. |
Ambien and Benadryl Treat 0 Conditions in Common |
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Ambien has 14 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Ambien.
Ambien Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)
Relative Contraindications 
Alcohol Intoxication is a contraindication of Ambien.
Depression is a contraindication of Ambien.
Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Ambien.
Sleep Apnea - Temporarily Stops Breathing While Sleeping is a contraindication of Ambien.
Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Ambien.
Contraindication Warnings
Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Ambien.
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity is a contraindication of Ambien.
Debilitation - Weakened Patient is a contraindication of Ambien.
Hallucinations - Hallucination is a contraindication of Ambien.
Impaired Cognition - Confused is a contraindication of Ambien.
Memory Impairment - Loss of Memory is a contraindication of Ambien.
Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease - Severe Chronic Obstructed Lung Disease is a contraindication of Ambien.
Sleep Automatism - Perform Complex Natural behaviors while Asleep is a contraindication of Ambien.
Substance Abuse - Misuse or Excessive Use of Drugs is a contraindication of Ambien. |
Benadryl has 9 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Benadryl.
Benadryl Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness 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. |
Ambien - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include slowed breathing or a deep sleep from which you cannot be awakened.
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.
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