Acetaminophen And Diphenhydramine: What Should I Avoid While Taking Acetaminophen And Diphenhydramine


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What should I avoid while taking acetaminophen and diphenhydramine?


dizzy Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Acetaminophen and diphenhydramine may cause dizziness or drowsiness. If you experience dizziness or drowsiness, avoid these activities.
noalcohol Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase drowsiness and dizziness while you are taking acetaminophen and diphenhydramine. Also, alcohol is very damaging to your liver when it is taken with acetaminophen.

Acetaminophen and diphenhydramine may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, other antihistamines, pain relievers, anxiety medicines, seizure medicines, and muscle relaxants. Dangerous sedation, dizziness, or drowsiness may occur if acetaminophen and diphenhydramine is taken with any of these medications.



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Last updated: September 06, 2005

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