Benadryl and Ribasphere drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride) and Ribasphere (ribavirin). Common drug interactions include asthenia among females and rash among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Benadryl and Ribasphere. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 61 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 104,954 Benadryl users. Check the latest studies of Benadryl.
What is Ribasphere?
Ribasphere has active ingredients of ribavirin. It is often used in hepatitis c. eHealthMe is studying from 9,336 Ribasphere users. Check the latest studies of Ribasphere.
61 people who take Benadryl and Ribasphere together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Benadryl and Ribasphere, by gender? *:
female:
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Depression
- Dizziness
- Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing)
- Vision blurred
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
- Anxiety
male:
- Rash
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Dizziness
- Pain
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Oedema mouth (swelling of mouth)
- Oral pain
- Pain in extremity
- Swelling
- Tinnitus (a ringing in the ears)
What are the common drug interactions of Benadryl and Ribasphere, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
- Influenza like illness
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
- Blood pressure increased
- Chest pain
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Gastric perforation (hole in stomach)
- Headache (pain in head)
50-59:
- Anaemia (lack of blood)
- Diarrhoea
- Pain
- Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
- Anxiety
- Blood glucose decreased
- Blood pressure increased
- Bone pain
- Depression
- Dry skin
60+:
- Haemorrhoids (a swollen vein or group of veins in the region of the anus)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Adnexa uteri mass (ovarian cysts)
- Amnesia (deficit in memory caused by brain damage, disease, or psychological trauma)
- Angioedema (rapid swelling of the dermis)
- Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
- Atrophic vulvovaginitis (inflammation of the vulva)
- Bone disorder
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
- Bundle branch block left (absence of transmission of electric impulses from the atrioventricular (av) bundle of his to the left ventricle)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Pain: 6 people, 9.84%
- Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 4 people, 6.56%
- Hypersensitivity: 4 people, 6.56%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Benadryl (104,954 reports)
- Ribasphere (9,336 reports)
Browse all drug interactions of Benadryl and Ribasphere:
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+
Browse all side effects of Benadryl:
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 side effects of Ribasphere:
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 zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Lin SY, Lin CL, Ju SW, Wang IK, Lin CC, Lin CH, Hsu WH, Liang JA, "Increasing risk of cataract in HCV patients receiving anti-HCV therapy: A nationwide cohort study", PloS one, 2017 Mar .
- Lin SY, Lin CL, Ju SW, Wang IK, Lin CC, Lin CH, Hsu WH, Liang JA, "Increasing risk of cataract in HCV patients receiving anti-HCV therapy: A nationwide cohort study", PloS one, 2017 Mar .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diphenhydramine hydrochloride and ribavirin (the active ingredients of Benadryl and Ribasphere, respectively), and Benadryl and Ribasphere (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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