Does benedryl increase your blood pressure? (allergies, physician, prescription, ingredients)

[jimdc58]

I've noticed that since I started taking benedryl, my blood pressure is up a bit. Do antihistamines (benedryl, xyrtec) impact blood pressure.

[newcomputer]

why are you taking benedryl? is diphenhydramine the only ingredient in the product you're taking?

[CSD610]

Originally Posted by jimdc58

I've noticed that since I started taking benedryl, my blood pressure is up a bit. Do antihistamines (benedryl, xyrtec) impact blood pressure.

It can with some people but so can many other products that do the same as Benadryl but have different ingredients.
If you are having seasonal allergies go to your Physician and get a prescription for something or try a different over the counter product.

[Utopian Slums]

Not usually unless it has another ingredient.