Benadryl and Levocarnitine drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride) and Levocarnitine (levocarnitine). Common drug interactions include dermatitis contact among females and seizure among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Benadryl and Levocarnitine. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 50 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 Levocarnitine?
Levocarnitine has active ingredients of levocarnitine. It is often used in mitochondrial myopathy. eHealthMe is studying from 3,332 Levocarnitine users. Check the latest studies of Levocarnitine.
50 people who take Benadryl and Levocarnitine together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Benadryl and Levocarnitine, by gender? *:
female:
- Dermatitis contact (skin reaction (dermatitis) resulting from exposure to allergens)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
- Ventricular tachycardia (rapid heartbeat that originates in one of the lower chambers (the ventricles) of the heart)
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
- Cystic fibrosis (disease of the secretary glands)
- Headache (pain in head)
- Paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infection (subset of children and adolescents who have obsessive compulsive disorder (ocd) and/or tic disorders, and in whom symptoms worsen following strep. infections such as ""strep throat"" and scarlet fever)
- Chronic kidney disease
- Abdominal distension
male:
- Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
- Hyperkalaemia (damage to or disease of the kidney)
- Musculoskeletal stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves)
- Respiratory distress (difficulty in breathing)
- Retching (strong involuntary effort to vomit)
- Swelling face
- Tongue biting
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
- Abdominal distension
- Abdominal tenderness
What are the common drug interactions of Benadryl and Levocarnitine, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
- Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
- Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating)
- Influenza
- Infusion related reaction
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx)
- Pneumonia
- Rash
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
- Skin irritation
- Urinary tract infection
10-19:
- Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating)
- Infection
- Infusion related reaction
- Rash
- Sinusitis (inflammation of sinus)
- Skin irritation
- Weight decreased
- Weight increased
- Incision site abscess
- Urinary tract infection
20-29:
- Agitation (state of anxiety or nervous excitement)
- Blood sodium increased
- Headache (pain in head)
- Hypersensitivity
- Paraesthesia (sensation of tingling, tickling, prickling, pricking, or burning of a person's skin with no apparent long-term physical effect)
- Psychomotor hyperactivity (feelings of extreme restlessness)
- Seizure (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain)
- Throat irritation
30-39:
- Ammonia increased
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Mental status changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation)
- Abdominal pain
40-49:
n/a
50-59:
- Chronic kidney disease
- Cardiac flutter (abnormal heart rhythm)
- Decreased appetite
- Dermatitis contact (skin reaction (dermatitis) resulting from exposure to allergens)
- Drug hypersensitivity
- Inflammation
- Muscle twitching
- Nervousness
- Rash
60+:
n/a
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Metabolic Disorder (an abnormal function and pattern of body fat. insulin resistance refers to the diminished ability of cells to respond to the action of insulin in promoting the transport of the sugar glucose, from blood into muscles and other tissues): 7 people, 14.00%
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 10.00%
- Constipation: 4 people, 8.00%
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (disorder that causes extreme fatigue): 4 people, 8.00%
- Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 3 people, 6.00%
- Pain: 3 people, 6.00%
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 3 people, 6.00%
- Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 3 people, 6.00%
- Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 6.00%
- Insomnia (sleeplessness): 3 people, 6.00%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Benadryl and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diphenhydramine hydrochloride and levocarnitine (the active ingredients of Benadryl and Levocarnitine, respectively), and Benadryl and Levocarnitine (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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