Benadryl and Akynzeo drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride) and Akynzeo (netupitant; palonosetron hydrochloride). Common drug interactions include fatigue among females and neutropenia among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Benadryl and Akynzeo. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 34 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Benadryl?

Benadryl has active ingredients of diphenhydramine hydrochloride. It is often used in allergies. eHealthMe is studying from 104,955 Benadryl users. Check the latest studies of Benadryl.

What is Akynzeo?

Akynzeo has active ingredients of netupitant; palonosetron hydrochloride. eHealthMe is studying from 1,332 Akynzeo users. Check the latest studies of Akynzeo.



On Aug, 04, 2026

34 people who take Benadryl and Akynzeo together, and have interactions are studied.

Benadryl and Akynzeo drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Benadryl and Akynzeo, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  2. Weight increased
  3. Weight decreased
  4. Diarrhoea
  5. Dizziness
  6. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  7. Cough
  8. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
  9. Pain
  10. Pain in extremity

male:

  1. Neutropenia (an abnormally low number of neutrophils)
  2. Abdominal pain
  3. Adverse drug reaction
  4. Neoplasm malignant (cancer tumour)
  5. Decreased appetite
  6. Disease progression
  7. Anaemia (lack of blood)
  8. Diffuse large b-cell lymphoma (cancer of b cells, a type of white blood cell)
  9. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
  10. Hypercalcaemia (elevated calcium (ca+) level in the blood)

What are the common drug interactions of Benadryl and Akynzeo, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Death

40-49:

  1. Hospitalisation

50-59:

  1. Colitis (inflammation of colon)
  2. Pneumonitis (inflammation of the walls of the alveoli in the lungs)
  3. Weight increased
  4. Cough
  5. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
  6. Pain
  7. Pain in extremity
  8. Weight decreased
  9. Pain of skin
  10. Abdominal discomfort

60+:

  1. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
  2. Weight fluctuation
  3. Weight increased
  4. Sedation
  5. Death
  6. Malaise (a feeling of general discomfort or uneasiness)
  7. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  8. Infusion site pain
  9. Pyrexia (fever)
  10. Abdominal pain upper

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Stress And Anxiety: 7 people, 20.59%
  2. Pain: 6 people, 17.65%
  3. Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle): 6 people, 17.65%
  4. Constipation: 6 people, 17.65%
  5. Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 6 people, 17.65%
  6. Fever: 6 people, 17.65%
  7. Pleuritic Pain: 6 people, 17.65%
  8. Rashes (redness): 6 people, 17.65%
  9. Cough: 5 people, 14.71%
  10. Hypokalemia (low potassium): 5 people, 14.71%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diphenhydramine hydrochloride and netupitant; palonosetron hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Benadryl and Akynzeo, respectively), and Benadryl and Akynzeo (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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