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Posted by ctrlalt n del on July 26, 2002, at 19:41:18
Hi
I'm brain jellied so ...
The effexor withdrawal has began-but not so bad as I have had previously..
I bought Benadyrl (UK) the main ingredient is cetirizine hydrocloride..is this the one used for withdrawal ?thanks
Posted by Ritch on July 27, 2002, at 9:07:08
In reply to Brand name-Benadryl in UK is Zyrtec in US?, posted by ctrlalt n del on July 26, 2002, at 19:41:18
> Hi
> I'm brain jellied so ...
> The effexor withdrawal has began-but not so bad as I have had previously..
> I bought Benadyrl (UK) the main ingredient is cetirizine hydrocloride..is this the one used for withdrawal ?
>
> thanksHi,
Benadryl is diphenhydramine, an antihistamine that has been around for a long time and is available OTC. Cetirizine (Zyrtec) is prescription only (US anyways), it is also an antihistamine. It is the primary metabolite of hydroxyzine (Vistaril, Atarax), and has fewer side effects and longer duration of action than hydroxyzine. Hydroxyzine is used for agitation and anxiety, as well as pre-medication with anesthetics before surgery. I take Zyrtec (cetirizine), from time to time and it does have a calming effect. I was prescribed hydroxyzine (Vistaril) a long time ago and it was partially effective for anxiety (but not as good as a benzo).
Mitch
Posted by ctrlalt n del on July 27, 2002, at 10:37:25
In reply to Re: Brand name-Benadryl in UK is Zyrtec in US? » ctrlalt n del, posted by Ritch on July 27, 2002, at 9:07:08
HI Mitch..
Maybe the diphenhydramine Benadryl that is in US is prescription only here : ) The Benadryl I bought made me sleep . Same name different ingredients ..strange.. anyway ..thanks!
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