Posted by linkadge on January 7, 2007, at 11:52:28
In reply to Tell Me About Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), posted by blueberry1 on January 7, 2007, at 2:45:58
>For example, is it an SSRI?
Diphenhydramine is a weak SNRI. Another OTC anthistamine Chlorpheniramine also an SNRI. The first marketed SSRI zimeledine was derived from chlorpheniramine.
The mood altering effects of benydrly may also be rated to its the acetycholine muscarinic blockade.
It might also reduce REM sleep on account of its SSRI, and anticholinergic properties.
More info at:
http://www.psychosomaticmedicine.org/cgi/content/full/61/5/591
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