[postconcussion]

I took benadryl for allergy symptoms and found it to lessen my headache. Searching around online I saw that it is given for migraines but could not find the rationale.

Did it help because of the inflammation that I have?

People mentioned the their doctor said it potentiates pain pills.

Also people said that people with migraine have generally higher levels of histamine.

Any opinions or experiences ? Please and Thank you!

[Mark in Idaho]

It sounds like you should follow the standard of allopathic medicine. If a drugs is tried and it helps, keep using it. If the side effects create a problem worse than the symptoms the med resolves, then other options should be considered.

In your case, if the drowsiness from the Benadryl is not a problem, then just be careful to follow long term use guidelines on the container. Benadryl can also help with insomnia. A call to your doctor's office may be worthwhile to confirm long term use guidelines.

I suggest you use the Benadryl as little as possible to avoid any negative impact it may have on your recovery.

[andromeda]

Isn't Benadryl used recreationally to "space out" and make you go a bit delerious?

I would not take it with PCS if I were you. There are other antihistamines like Loratadine or Cetirizine (sp?) which are safer. But check with your GP.

[Neurobrain2000]

Benadryl is a good pill to use as rescue therapy for migraine. Puts people to sleep that when the hypnotics effect has ran it course the headache is therefore gone.

[Mark in Idaho]

NeuroBrain,

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