Anyone take Benedryl while on Sertraline?

Interactions between your selected drugs

Moderate: Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.

diphenhydramine ↔ sertraline
Applies to: Benadryl (diphenhydramine), sertraline
Using diphenhydrAMINE together with sertraline may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience some impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with these medications. Avoid driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medications affect you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Other drugs that your selected drugs interact with

sertraline interacts with more than 400 other drugs.
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) interacts with more than 300 other drugs.
Interactions between your selected drugs and food

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions
exist. ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=2057-0,896-1617

Interactions between your selected drugs

Moderate: Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances.

diphenhydramine ↔ ethanol
Applies to: Benadryl (diphenhydramine), Alcohol (contained in alcoholic beverages) (ethanol)
Ask your doctor before using diphenhydrAMINE together with ethanol. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking diphenhydrAMINE. You should be warned not to exceed recommended dosages and to avoid activities requiring mental alertness. If your doctor prescribes these medications together, you may need a dose adjustment to safely take this combination. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Other drugs that your selected drugs interact with

Alcohol (contained in alcoholic beverages) (ethanol) interacts with more than 400 other drugs.
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) interacts with more than 300 other drugs.
Interactions between your selected drugs and food

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

https://www.drugs.com/interactions-check.php?drug_list=1034-14582,896-1617

Take care,

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