I overdosed on Benadryl and I feel lightheaded.When will I feel normal?

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• Benadryl consists of Diphenhydramine and the drug is an antihistaminic drug.

• In high doses it causes side effects like blurred vision, dry mouth, confusion, delirium, severe sedation etc.

• In very high doses this may result in death also. So, I would advise you to please avoid overdose in future.

• Usually the toxicity symptoms reduce in about a week and individuals recover, but mild form of toxicity symptoms like confusion, drowsiness, dizzy feeling, restlessness etc., may persist even for up to 4 weeks.

• So, try to relax yourself, such episodes of restlessness may occur for some time.

• If symptoms are causing impairment in functioning, then low dose anti-anxiety drugs like Benzodiazepines as Clonazepam or Alprazolam can help.

• These drugs would reduce any anxiety and confusion. You should take these drugs with proper prescription only.

• Avoid alcohol, excess tea or coffee for a few days.

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• These symptoms had occurred probably because of the anticholinergic side effects of Benadryl.

• This may persist for a few days as confusion, dream like state etc.

• With proper relaxation therapy and exercise you would improve.

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