2007-09-02 06:18:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
some researchers say that advil (ibuprofen) and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) are bad when they are in combination. studies show that it could cause stroke.. i'll go find for that email if u need addn'l infos. hope it help u.. :)
2007-09-02 06:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by apple 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No problem. Advil is ibuprofen, a NSAID (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug), as is aspirin and naproxen. NSAIDs are, in general, fever reducers, analgesics (pain-relievers), and anti-inflammatories. You should not take multiple NSAIDs at the same time. Tylenol (a/k/a acetominophen) is NOT a NSAID. It provides pain relief and fever reduction, but not anti-inflammatory effects.
The other drug I think asking about is Benadryl, which is an antihistamine and is known generically as diphenhydramine. It is for allergy relief as well as some cold symptoms, like runny nose. (It is not a decongestant, however). Benadryl also makes some people drowsy. Because of that often-unwanted side effect, it is also marketed as a sleep aid, such as Nytol.
Both a NSAID and and antihistamine can be taken together and, in fact, are sometimes marketed in combination pills, such as Advil PM.
Just make sure you're not ODing on either drug by also taking them in another form, such as a nighttime cold medicine.
2007-09-02 06:31:22 · answer #2 · answered by Jon K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The primary ingredient in Advil is ibuprofen, and the primary ingredient in Benadryl is diphenhydramine. Since the two ingredients are combined in Advil PM then no, taking an Advil with Benadryl probably is harmless. Just don't take Benadryl if you are taking Advil PM, since this will double up on the dosage of diphenhydramine (each contains 25 mg. of diphenhydramine).
2007-09-02 06:27:34 · answer #3 · answered by Judy L 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no on is a pain killer the other a antihistamine
2007-09-02 06:26:05 · answer #4 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋