Is Benadryl bad for the liver?

Answer 1

Not been many studies on (recreational use of this drug).

You may have caused damage to your liver and or heart. but, if you have not touched this drug since, and it DOES NOT contain "acetaminophen" or something similar (NSAIDS) < example - You should be ok.

if you think you have a problem or seem to be abusing it you probably do. in that case you are lucky because you're dependence on this drug is mostly mentally addicting.

The worst withdrawal would be dizziness, headache, and feeling of "happiness" increased enjoyment of food, and finally you should feel normal again.

AFTER THAT YOU WILL PROBABLY WANT TO DO THE DRUG AGAIN. thats the mental "addiction" or whatever the eff you wanna call it.

Simply ignore this, and move on with your life. If you experience PAIN of the heart the next couple days, as long as its minor, ignore it. if it persists or GETS WORSE see a doc!.

as for your liver, if you damaged that you most likely won't notice this till much later in your life. Take care of it then.

As for now, Move on. DO NOT think of these problems and get this mental thing in your head that you caused "DAMAGE" to your body, that will make you paranoid.

Most all "Drugs" will have to be filterd out by your LIVER all drugs are Poison to your liver, and OD'ING on Diphenhydramine AKA Benadryl is ruff on your liver.

But my bet is your liver made it fine, it filterd that poison like a boss.

You only get one LIVER! treat it how you like, i'm not here to judge just help best i can.

Hope you choose to stay clean, or smoke some good ol pot! (on the weekends?) you will enjoy your life.

If this was a suicide attempt, then MOVE FORWARD, Don't dwell on it, Brush it off, and go enjoy your life.

LAST FACTS TO ME KNOWLEDGE.

IF YOU HAD NO "tolerance" to Benadryl / DIPH. then these are my guesses.

IF YOU HAD 100 - 300 MG of this drug - **you most likely had audio hallucinations minor visual hallucinations and minor to moderate paranoia**

IF YOU HAD 300 - 500 MG of this drug - **you most likely had strong audio hallucinations moderate visual hallucinations and to moderate paranoia**

IF YOU HAD 500 - 800 MG of this drug - **you had audio hallucinations strong visual (most likely - Rats, mice, squirrels, fading in and out of reality, CRAZY thoughts, if you kept fighting the sedation you would see people, talk to people (loved ones) that aren't there, then snap back and say oh s*t lol, and most likely see bugs on the walls ect. and to moderate paranoia to severe**

IF YOU HAD 800 - 1200 MG of this drug - **most likely have severe POUNDING HEART, loss of control, muscle moments lost, walking nearly imposable, you will see things, hear things, you wont have control, you will look LIKE YOUR GOING TO DIE do not let anyone see you, if you fall asleep you will wake up seeing things that you fear, again RATS, MICE, ANIMALS, Spiders, blah blah blah...

anymore then that.... and you probably won't ever be the same, or you will have some heart problems and again maybe liver problems later on 20, 30 years from now. THIS IS IF YOU DO NOT HAVE NO tolerance to the drug.

All in all, its a drug thats on the dark side, brings fears out, makes you feel sick / druk, dull, crappy,.

Infact, from my use, the best part is when it finally ends!

PEACE. Hope i helped=)

Answer 2

Yes, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is extensively metabolized by the liver. With abuse or overdose of diphenhydramine, liver damage can (and likely will) occur. There are also other side effects such as cardiac collapse. It is best to only take any medication exactly as directed. If you are taking any over the counter medication for an extended period of time, you need to consult with your doctor.