The Great Sperm Race & Benedryl

[Monalissa]

The active ingredient must be different in the US or maybe it's a different formula then the "regular"? I would think so too BearsMummy - they must all do the same thing. Good luck ladies!

 

[phoenixrose]

I'm self medicating, which I know is a bit naughty.

But I'm at the point where I will try anything, and like I said previously, I'm sure I was taking antihistamine when I fell pg with ds.

I also have sleep problems, so I am hoping that it will help with that also.

Oh no judgement here...I'm gonna do the same thing when I get to that cd. I'm incedibly desperate and as long as it's not harmful, I'll give it a try. I'm also taking low dose aspirin for better circulation and some success stories I've heard. I've done the research and it's not harmful so I figured what the hell.

 

[phoenixrose]

I'm using an antihistamine which the active ingredient is CETIRIZINE, which is the same ingredient used in Bebadryl.
I'm not sure if its the actual ingredient, or the fact that any antihistamine does the same job.

I am only taking 10mg once a day at night.
The woman in the article was taking 25mg three times a day!!

BearsMummy, Benadryl's active ingredient is actually Diphenhydramine. But an antihistamine is an antihistamine, and I'm sure the effects are the same. Does the one you take make you very sleepy?

I got some Benadryl Allergy Relief today and on mine it says the active ingredient is Acrivastine. Have I got the wrong one? It's the only one the chemist had but I'm worried now!

This is exactly what it says....
The active ingredients in benadryl allergy relief are: 8mg Acrivastine in each capsule.
Other ingredients are: Lactose, sodium starch glycollate, magnesium stearate, gelatin, colouring (E171) and purified water.

Ok, I'm sure antihistamines all work in the same way, they just have different active ingredients, the same as there are different cough suppressant medicines. The benadryl I have is actually diphenhydramine. This is also where the different dosages come in. If it's a different antihistamine then it has a different dosage. This is what Wikipedia says:

In the United States and Canada, Benadryl products contain the first-generation antihistamine diphenhydramine. Diphenhydramine is used as an allergy treatment in various forms around the world. It is an H1 receptor antagonist. Antagonism is achieved through blocking the effect of histamine more than blocking its production or release. Diphenhydramine inhibits most responses of smooth muscle to histamine and acts as a vasoconstrictor by inhibiting the vasodilator effects of histamine. The antagonism may also produce anticholinergic effects, antiemetic effects, and significant sedative side-effects.

In the United Kingdom, Benadryl products contain either the second-generation non-sedating antihistamine acrivastine (marketed as Benadryl Allergy Relief, with a suggested efficacy duration of eight hours) or the non-sedating antihistamine cetirizine (marketed as Benadryl One a Day Relief). Cetirizine is indicated for the relief of symptoms associated with allergy and hives. It is an orally active and selective H1 receptor antagonist.

...ok that was bit long, sorry.

 

[Monalissa]

Actually, that was interesting! Thanks for posting.

 

[phoenixrose]

Actually, that was interesting! Thanks for posting.

Yeah, I think I need some non-sedating UK benadryl cause US benadryl kicks my but!

 

[BearsMummy]

Actually, that was interesting! Thanks for posting.

Yeah, I think I need some non-sedating UK benadryl cause US benadryl kicks my but!

Shall we swap??

I'll send you my non-rowsy crap and I'll have your ass kicking drowsy stuff!!

 

[phoenixrose]

Actually, that was interesting! Thanks for posting.

Yeah, I think I need some non-sedating UK benadryl cause US benadryl kicks my but!

Shall we swap??

I'll send you my non-rowsy crap and I'll have your ass kicking drowsy stuff!!

LOL! You think the US version is better? Or you just want the exact same stuff as the lady from the website, since she got her BFP? I have no problem sending you some, but would it be easier to buy it online? If you can't find it online, PM me.

 

[BearsMummy]

Actually, that was interesting! Thanks for posting.

Yeah, I think I need some non-sedating UK benadryl cause US benadryl kicks my but!

Shall we swap??

I'll send you my non-rowsy crap and I'll have your ass kicking drowsy stuff!!

LOL! You think the US version is better? Or you just want the exact same stuff as the lady from the website, since she got her BFP? I have no problem sending you some, but would it be easier to buy it online? If you can't find it online, PM me.

Bless you!! I'm fine with the ones I have got for this cycle. Maybe next cycle I may try the ones the lady from the article had, if the ones I have this cycle do not work!

I'm just looking more for something to help me sleep right this minute in time!! I have been in bed tossing and turning since 10pm (UK time) it's now midnight.

Thank you very much for your kind offer though

 

[phoenixrose]

Hey ladies, I was doing some research on antihistamines because I can't imagine being so tired from taking benadryl (US version - diphenhydramine). So, I was trying to find another type of antihistamine. The two antihistamines that I found on webmd that are safe to take during pregnancy are Benadryl (diphenhydramine - not other versions) and Claritin (active ingredient: Loratadine). Since you would be taking it during possible pregnancy (implantation window) I thought it would be good to know this.

Here's the full list:
https://www.webmd.com/baby/taking-medicine-during-pregnancy

 

[Helena_]

this is great. You think Claritin would work just as Benedryl? I've never taken anything other than Claritin so I know that I don't have a bad effect from it.

When do you plan on taking it? How many dpo?

It's 3am here and my brain just isn't working right now haha

 

[Helena_]

Another question. Everyone says 4 days after pos opk and to take it for 6 days. Last cycle I got a positive opk 2 days before I o'ed. So should I take it four days after that or at 4dpo? I would prefer 4 days after pos opk but obviously want to do what will work best.

 

[phoenixrose]

Another question. Everyone says 4 days after pos opk and to take it for 6 days. Last cycle I got a positive opk 2 days before I o'ed. So should I take it four days after that or at 4dpo? I would prefer 4 days after pos opk but obviously want to do what will work best.

this is great. You think Claritin would work just as Benedryl? I've never taken anything other than Claritin so I know that I don't have a bad effect from it.

When do you plan on taking it? How many dpo?

It's 3am here and my brain just isn't working right now haha

I was thinking 4 days post +OPK just like the story. Implantation typically happens 5dpo or later but it could happen earlier, I think up to 3dpo. So I wouldn't want to miss any part of the window. I'm going to try claritin at least this cycle. If it doesn't work then I might give benadryl a chance. But for right now I I know that I can't function on benadryl. When I was researching how the 2 drugs work, the science said they work the same way...as H1 blockers (H1 is what makes histamine, so it blocks that). The only difference is that the drug in claritin is more selective for the H1 receptors that make histamine Nd not just for anything lime those that make you sleepy also. So scientifically speaking they shod do the same thing. But mentally it may not feel that way because we've read success stories for benadryl and not claritin.

 

[Helena_]

I researched it more and it says 4dpo for six days. Thinking I'll start at 4 days past opk and go into 10dpo just to cover my bases. I'll try benadryl and then if I cant function with that I'll switch to claritin.

 

[phoenixrose]

I researched it more and it says 4dpo for six days. Thinking I'll start at 4 days past opk and go into 10dpo just to cover my bases. I'll try benadryl and then if I cant function with that I'll switch to claritin.

Sounds good. I think I'll join you in that plan. Good luck and to us!

 

[fisher640]

FYI
the UK 'benadryl' you're speaking of, the 10mg CETIRIZINE is marketed in the US as Zyrtec which is non-drowsy and also over the counter. If you're interested in getting that instead.

and I'll go on the record as saying I've been taking benadryl (diphenhydramine) 25-50mg at night to help with sleep for the last few days and I've still got EWCM? So it's not totally drying me out anyway. Perhaps drinking a lot of water is enough to counteract?

 

[Helena_]

isn't the type we're meant to take is the US version?

 

[aimze]

Hello ladies! I just caught it on 4od...very interesting! Im going to give the benedryl a go!!! How horrible our lady bodies are loL! x

 

[BearsMummy]

Anyone have any updates?

I tested yesterday and got a bfn............ theres a surprise!

 

[phoenixrose]

Anyone have any updates?

I tested yesterday and got a bfn............ theres a surprise!

Sorry to hear you got a bfn. What DPO are you? Are you out for sure?

Right now I'm 7dpo, so to early to test. I tried taking benadryl. I took the first dose before sleep and woke up fine so I took the next dose and even though I could stay awake, I had no energy for anything, not even work, so I had to switch to claritin. I know the science behind it says they serve the same purpose but I wanted to be able to take the benadryl. If I get a bfn, I'll probably give the antihistamine a shot for another month or two, just incase. Well fx'd and I'll keep you posted.

 

[BearsMummy]

Hi pheonixrose

I've had a crisis of confidence this cycle anyway (see my journal if you have a week to spare!!) Just feel very 'out'

I'm 12dpo and af is due either tomorrow or the day after, depending on what my body feels like doing at any given time. So I wouldnt say out for sure (as in af hasn't arrived) but I certainly don't feel positive.