Image: 4 panels organized in a rectangle following a sequential order like a comic strip. The first panel is of a man with a very serious face stating, “Hey man, got any diphenhydramine?” The second panel is a grainy picture of the actor Robert Downey Jr. with a slightly inquisitive face and saying, “What’s that?” The third panel is an identical copy of the first image and saying, “Benadryl the allergy medicine.” The fourth and final panel is a grainy picture of Bobby rolling his eyes and taking a deep breath.

Edit: Tony Start -> Robert Downey Jr. I didn’t know that Tony Stark was a character Robert Downey Jr. played 🤦‍♂️

  • Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works
    37·
    8 months ago

    Trade names all well and good until you start traveling. Also you’re less likely to find cheaper generics if you only know the brand names.

    • tourist@lemmy.world
      6·
      8 months ago

      I use the American brand names when talking about meds on the internet.

      I’ve never taken trade-name Tylenol, Benadryl, Advil (without pseudoephedrine), Xanax, Effexor, Prozac nor Klonopin.

      But those are the names I’d use when discussing them to “blend in”. If I start talking about panado or rivotril I may cause confusion. The API names are also just a fucking mouthful.

      • TheRealKuni@lemmy.worldEnglish
        1·
        8 months ago

        Advil (without pseudoephedrine)

        Yeah, that Advil Cold & Sinus is worth putting your name on a list for. Not sure whether I should be more angry at the DEA or the meth heads for it being behind the counter.

        Benadryl

        I would avoid diphenhydramine, personally. Second and third generation antihistamines like Loratadine (Claritin), Cetirizine (Zyrtec), Fexofenadine (Allegra), and others are much better for you. Non-drowsy, last longer, and aren’t linked to dementia.