Diphen and Diflunisal drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Diphen (diphenhydramine hydrochloride) and Diflunisal (diflunisal). Common drug interactions include anhedonia among females and blood creatinine increased among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Diphen and Diflunisal. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 24 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Diphen?

Diphen has active ingredients of diphenhydramine hydrochloride. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 115,432 Diphen users. Check the latest studies of Diphen.

What is Diflunisal?

Diflunisal has active ingredients of diflunisal. eHealthMe is studying from 945 Diflunisal users. Check the latest studies of Diflunisal.



On Jul, 15, 2026

24 people who take Diphen and Diflunisal together, and have interactions are studied.

Diphen and Diflunisal drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Diphen and Diflunisal, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  4. Emotional distress
  5. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  6. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
  7. Infusion related reaction
  8. Loss of consciousness
  9. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  10. Pain

male:

  1. Blood creatinine increased
  2. Decreased appetite
  3. Gait disturbance
  4. Nephrolithiasis (calculi in the kidneys)
  5. Pain
  6. Pneumonia
  7. Drug ineffective
  8. Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
  9. Pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart)
  10. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)

What are the common drug interactions of Diphen and Diflunisal, 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. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Emotional distress
  4. Osteoporosis (bones weak and more likely to break)
  5. Pain
  6. Fracture
  7. Lower limb fracture
  8. Multiple fractures
  9. Nightmare (unpleasant dream)

40-49:

  1. Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
  2. Infusion related reaction
  3. Loss of consciousness
  4. Somnolence (a state of near-sleep, a strong desire for sleep)
  5. Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)

50-59:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  2. Hot flush (sudden feelings of heat)
  3. Joint injury
  4. Renal failure (kidney dysfunction)
  5. Renal injury (kidney injury)
  6. Abdominal distension
  7. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  8. Chronic kidney disease
  9. Constipation

60+:

  1. Blood creatinine increased
  2. Cellulitis (infection under the skin)
  3. Decreased appetite
  4. Drug ineffective
  5. Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)
  6. Pericardial effusion (fluid around the heart)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Hereditary Neuropathic Amyloidosis (hereditary- diseases resulting from abnormal deposition of certain proteins (amyloid) in various bodily areas by problems with signals from the nerves): 12 people, 50.00%
  2. High Blood Pressure: 10 people, 41.67%
  3. Erection Problems: 8 people, 33.33%
  4. Diarrhea: 8 people, 33.33%
  5. Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 8 people, 33.33%
  6. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 25.00%
  7. Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 6 people, 25.00%
  8. Infection: 6 people, 25.00%
  9. Enlarged Prostate: 6 people, 25.00%
  10. Malignant Melanoma Stage Iii (cancer has spread to one or more lymph nodes): 6 people, 25.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diphenhydramine hydrochloride and diflunisal (the active ingredients of Diphen and Diflunisal, respectively), and Diphen and Diflunisal (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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