Both disorders are treated with corticosteroids: high dosages for giant cell arteritis (prednisone in a dosage of 40 to 60 mg per day) and lower dosages for polymyalgia rheumatica (prednisone in a dosage of 10 to 20 mg per day). Symptom relief in response to treatment is rapid and reinforces the diagnosis.
Benadryl is an antihistamine. Diphenhydramine blocks the effects of the naturally occurring chemical histamine in the body. Benadryl is used to treat sneezing; runny nose; itching, watery eyes; hives; rashes; itching; and other symptoms of allergies and the common cold. Benadryl is also used to suppress coughs, to treat motion sickness, to induce sleep, and to treat mild forms of Parkinson's disease.
Benadryl Allergy is used to treat a variety of symptoms associated with allergies, as well as hay fever, upper respiratory infections and the common cold.This medicine has proven effective against watery eyes, rashes, sneezing, runny noses, coughing and itchiness in the eyes, nose or throat.hether an individual takes Benadryl Allergy is its liquid, tablet or capsule form, it is important to always follow the instructions printed on the productâs label, unless directed otherwise by a doctor.