How do you stay awake when you take benadryl?

[ManSnake]

What do you do to stay awake when you take benadryl?

 

[IronWing]

Driving fast keeps me alert.

 

[Jassi]

I was taking Benadryl unknowingly for over 1.5 years (over the counter generic so I didn't know its affects) for allergies and stopped in March of this year. I could't stay awake in class because I would take the pills right before heading to school.

I thought my body was going nuts, I was falling asleep in class all the time and it was very embarassing. Some teachers also took it personally. I tried exercising more, sleeping early (10pm on weekdays), drinking chocolate milk in the morning (sensitive to Caffiene) and stabbing myself repeatedly with pencils when falling asleep. Nothing worked and I messed up my academic record. Stupid self medication and stupid me for not consulting my doctor sooner (was busy as hell with work and schoolwork).

 

[Shame]

Meth: The other white drug.

 

[0]

Benadryl is supposed to make you sleepy. Claratin FTW.

 

[Feldenak]

Benadryl doesn't make me sleepy.

 

[TekViper]

Originally posted by: ManSnake
What do you do to stay awake when you take benadryl?

I take the non drowsy benadryl

 

[chambersc]

Originally posted by: ManSnake
What do you do to stay awake when you take benadryl?

Perfect timing of thread. I was wondering why I was getting sleepy after taking it. My gf calls me a lightweight because 1 puts me out in 1hour and 2 in 30mins or under.

 

[SynthDude2001]

I never take it except when specifically intending to use it as a sleep aid

 

[isekii]

take claritin next time.

 

[Doggiedog]

I took some benedryl after my best friend gave it to me when I broke out with dog allergies hours before his wedding. I was the best man and I don't remember a thing. It was all a blur.

 

[pyonir]

Originally posted by: 0
Benadryl is supposed to make you sleepy. Claratin FTW.

Yep. Generic Claritin is the answer.

 

[alkemyst]

Loradatine 10mg is the generic for Claritin.

Benadryl drowsiness can be counteracted with some sudafed.

 

[doze]

I took 2 benadryl at work yesterday on top of claritin b/c sinuses were bugging me and it took lots of caffiene to stay alert all day. Took another when I got home and passed out in front of the TV at 9:30 while watching football.

 

[radioouman]

I take benadryl and it doesn't bother me during the day. If I take it at night, it will keep me awake.

 

[Bryophyte]

Why take benadryl? It's a sleep aid and should only be taken at bedtime. Unless your doctor has directed you to take it, try another antihistamine for allergies.

 

[Rumpltzer]

Originally posted by: 0
Benadryl is supposed to make you sleepy. Claratin FTW.

I bought Costco-brand Claratin, and my roommate bought Costco-brand Benadryl (it was cheaper). He's tired all the time... but he says he kind of likes it.

 

[MrPickins]

Originally posted by: ManSnake
What do you do to stay awake when you take benadryl?

I don't. My boss gave me some when I was working retail long ago, and she ended up covering 1/3 of my shift while I napped in the office.

The only other antihistamine I have taken is Seldane, but they took that off the market. :Q
That stuff definitely worked. Who cares about fatal arrhythmia.

 

[jadinolf]

Originally posted by: Feldenak
Benadryl doesn't make me sleepy.

Only does that to humans.

 

[RollWave]

Who takes Benadryl during the day anymore? Take the second gen antihistaminics like Fexofenadine and Loratadine. These dont enter the CNS as readily and therefore allow you to stay awake