|
Our Sponsors:
Cystoprotek
Prelief
CystaQ
BladderQ
Lo Fric Catheters
NEW! Fall 2009 Now Available By Mail or Email
Winter 2010 Catalog Download A Copy
Heal Pelvic Pain
Klean Kanteen Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Please support this forum by making purchases in our shop!
ICN Subscriptions
ICN Contributions
Alternative Supplements
Books about IC
IC Diet Resources
Cystoprotek
CystaQ
Prelief
IC Friendly Beverages
Low Acid Coffees
Herbal Teas
Dry Mouth Products
IC Friendly Foods
Dr. Oetkers Mixes
Fiber & Laxatives
Pilates For Pelvic Pain
Feminine Hygiene
Chair Cushions
IBS Products
Men's Resources
Pelvic Pain Resources
Romance& Sex
Urine Test Kits
Very Private
Basis Soap
Water Bottles
Google ads help us generate revenue to keep this support site running. We strongly encourage you to be cautious consumers. The ICN does not endorse the products or services listed in these ads.
|
 |
07-06-2004, 01:43 PM
|
#1
|
|
Junior Member
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: texas
Posts: 2
|
atarax versus benedryl
I have just been prescribed Atarax by my Urologist. I attempted to take Benadryl a few weeks ago and it made me very hyper (didn't sleep all night). I was just wondering if anyone had this happen to them with Atarax??
|
|
|
|
07-06-2004, 01:59 PM
|
#2
|
|
Princess Toilette
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 2,129
|
I didn't tolerate the Atarax well... and didn't take it more then once. But, for the life of me, I can't remember what side effect I had. I just remember feeling horrible then discovering, via the PDR, that Atarax has acacia in it. Since I'm VERY allergic to acacia... that explained my reaction. So, I switched to Vistaril instead and had great success with that.
Jill 
__________________
Looking for books, magazines & reports on IC? Please visit the ICN Shop at: http://www.icnsales.com: Your ICN subscription & purchases in our shop support these message boards, chats and special events. BECOME AN ICN ANGEL TODAY!
Please remember that the information on the ICN is provided with the understanding that ICN, its founder, staff, volunteers, and participants are not engaged in rendering medical or professional medical services. We cannot and do not give medical advice. Only your personal physician can do this for you.
Diagnosed with IC at 32. I also have IBS, Vulvodynia, Sjogren's Syndrome, low thyroid, scoliosis, MVP, TMJ, some chemical sensitivity, allergies, occasional asthma, familial tremor .. all controlled. Newly diagnosed in 2008 with cardiac entrapment syndrome (benign!) and gastroparesis! :::sigh:::
If you think about it, everything begins with a thought. First the thought, then the word, then the deed. The deed eventually becomes habit and habit hardens into character. This is why our thoughts are so important. Got any thoughts about the changes you want to make in your life? - Georgia Nicols
|
|
|
|
|
07-06-2004, 02:24 PM
|
#3
|
|
Support Volunteer
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: California
Posts: 6,011
|
I had the same reaction to both Benadryl & Atarax, but thought it might have been due to interaction with Elavil, which I also take at night? (Before IC, Benadryl used to put me right to sleep...)
Only posting, so you don't feel weird about the Benadryl, because my doctor thought I was nuts, could be that Atarax will work fine for you.
I always try new meds on the weekend so whatever weird thing my body does, I don't have to take it to work with me.
Wishing you success
__________________
Kadi
-------------------------------------------------------------
I am not a medical authority nor do I offer medical advice. In all cases, I strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
------------------------------------------------------
This week's favorite one-liner:
"I love deadlines. I especially like the whooshing sound they make as they go flying by...
New second favorite:
"And which dwarf are you?."
Adding a third because I'm just so darn easily amused...
"Eagles may soar, but weasels aren't sucked into jet engines."
Current treatments:
-IC diet
-Elavil 20mg at night
-Ditropan 5mg at night
-Continuous use birth control pills (4-5 periods/year)
-Heparin/Marcaine/Sodium Bicarb home instills every night & sometimes in the morning also
-Pyridium if needed, usually once a week or so
-1 Darvocet at bedtime,
-Flexeril 10mg at bedtime
-Dye Free Benadryl for allergies occasionally
-Pelvic floor & myofascial release (external only) physical therapy for 8 weeks, then home exercise program...
-Managing stress
-Fur therapy: Hugging the cat! 
|
|
|
|
|
07-11-2004, 09:18 PM
|
#4
|
|
ICN Member
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Michigan
Posts: 834
|
I am one of the people out there that can not tolerate Benedryl. It took me a while to figure it out - which also means I can't take Tylenol PM or anything like that. Instead of making me sleepy, it's like I'm jitterry and hyper. Back when I finally made the connection, the doctor said that it is one of the possible side effects from that medication or an adverse reaction - so I don't ever take it. If I need to take an over the counter antihistamine, I can tolerate chlortrimeton (spelling ??) because it has a different active ingredient.
As for atarax, I don't have any problems like that at all. I was on Zyrtec for a while with no problems also. So, hopefully you can take the atarax without having side effects like you did on benedryl. The only way to know is to give it a try.
I hope this helps for you, I sure know it helps me!
Take Care!
Jennifer
|
|
|
|
07-12-2004, 02:43 AM
|
#5
|
|
IC Friend
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Rochester New York
Posts: 2,852
|
I took Benedryl before diagnose of IC for allergies. It worked fine for me. I now take the atarax ( not sure if its helping ) but it is not hurting either. Everyone is different. Good Luck and hope it works for you.
Kelly
__________________
To the world you might be one person but to one person you might be the world..
I am a newbie Angel ~IC Angel Volunteers are not medical authorities nor do we offer medical advice. In all cases, we strongly encourage you to discuss your medical treatment with your personal medical care provider. Only they can, and should, give medical recommendations to you.
|
|
|
|
|
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Rate This Thread |
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -11. The time now is 08:15 PM.
|
