Talk:Diphenhydramine

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Contents 1 Conflicting information 2 "Abuse" or "Recreational Use" 3 the picture 4 Side effects

We should add Nytol to the list of trade names. I edited the Nytol page to reflect a link here rather than a broken link to Diphenhydramine Hydrocloride. Perhaps we should be using the full name with a re-direct from diphen and diphenhydramine.

I would like to see a more comprehensive list of all of the trade names with redirects from each of the trade names and a discussion of differences between the trade marked and generic brands if any.

[edit] Conflicting information

There is conflicting information: Akathisia says it is a side effect of diphenhydramine (Benadryl), while this article says Benadryl 'prevents' akathisia. Which is correct? --zandperl 03:53, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

It can cause either or both. Like most drugs, side effects vary from one individual to the next. 12.33.211.29 20:58, 13 July 2006 (UTC)

Similarly, this article says it may cause nausia but it is listed as an antiemetic. 128.119.174.227 18:38, 2 September 2006 (UTC)

There doesn't seem to be much consensus about the half-life of diphenhydramine. The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration lists the half-life as 8.5 plus or minus 3.2 hours, and rx-list.com says it's effects are felt for 4-6 hours (is that supposed to be one half-life?). --Wallabyman 05:07, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

Also, could someone put the peak plasma concentration somewhere in the article? I think a new section on pharmacology would be nice to start. I've seen 2-3 hours listed as the peak plasma concentration (again, National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration). Thanks! --Wallabyman 05:07, 20 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] "Abuse" or "Recreational Use"

I have changed "Abuse" to "Recreational Use", because "Abuse" implies that it is wrong or immoral, and certainly is a POV. It is instead recreational to eliminate POV. If anyone has a problem with this please let me know. Ihatecrayons 14:35, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

I agree with you on that change. Eventhough, IMHO, diphenhydramine is a really shitty (and damn dangerous too!) drug to try and trip with, calling it "Abuse" is a POV. I will change the dimenhydrinate article too to reflect this. --Seven of Nine 16:36, 21 July 2006 (UTC)

That is very true, that it is a very shitty and dangerous drug for tripping with. But, some people choose to, so we have to remain unbiased. Thanks for fixing things. :D Ihatecrayons 12:11, 23 July 2006 (UTC)

[edit] the picture

The current picture of Diphenhydramine is incorrect. The picture shown is of Diphenhydramine hydrochloride. a correct picture can be found here http://www.humboldt.edu/~morgan/images/ben3_s05.jpg I don't know how to change the picture, but if someone else does, please change it to the above mentioned.

[edit] Side effects

Regarding the Side effects section: The two paragraphs about Dramamine and Benadryl have little or nothing to do with side effects. May I make a motion that they be moved? -- JEBrown87544 04:46, 3 March 2007 (UTC)

Yeah, they should be moved up to the top or something, but deff not in side effects. -- Kevin ^(TALK)_(MUSIC) 01:11, 19 March 2007 (UTC)