Hello, I am new to forum and want to know if I can take Benedryl while in ketosis. I have been eating low carb for 5 days and moderate amounts of ketones on strips for two days. I’m tired, have a headache and can’t sleep. Will Benadryl hurt me while in ketosis? I take it on occasion at night for allergies and help with sleep.
Benadryl and ketosis
mtncntrykid
(Ron)
#2
Watch this, it’s electrolytes–
Can’t answer on the Benadryl but probably won’t hurt anything.
PaulL
(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?)
#3
I take Claritin, and it hasn’t interfered with my being in ketosis. I don’t see any way Benadryl could hurt either.
@mtncntrykid is right, however. The headache is probably from not getting enough salt. Remember that insulin causes the kidneys to excrete salt and water at a lower rate, so when you go keto you need to keep your salt up and drink to thirst.