Drug & supplement interaction

Deanol + Bromodiphenhydramine

Bromodiphenhydramine brand name: Ambodryl.

Minor Interaction
Medically reviewed by · Updated September 2026
The bottom line Minor

Deanol has a minor interaction with Bromodiphenhydramine. Theoretically, deanol might decrease the effectiveness of anticholinergic drugs.

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SeverityMinor
LikelihoodUnlikely
EvidenceD
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Interaction report

Deanol and Bromodiphenhydramine

Here is the interaction we found between these two, with the evidence behind it.

Minor

ANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS

Why this applies to Bromodiphenhydramine

Bromodiphenhydramine falls under ANTICHOLINERGIC DRUGS — the group Deanol interacts with.

Theoretically, deanol might decrease the effectiveness of anticholinergic drugs.
Deanol is thought to increase acetylcholine levels.
Severity Minor Likelihood Unlikely Evidence D

Interaction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans..

Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Dr. Brian Staiger explains PharmD, Clinical Pharmacist

Here's the basic idea with these two together. Bromodiphenhydramine (Ambodryl) is an older antihistamine that works partly by blocking acetylcholine, the same brain chemical that deanol is thought to nudge upward. So on paper, deanol could push in the opposite direction and slightly weaken what this antihistamine is doing, meaning a bit less relief from things like itching, sneezing, or runny nose.

I want to be honest about how shaky this is, though. It's purely theoretical, based on how the two are supposed to act, not on real studies in people. It's rated minor and unlikely, and frankly we aren't even sure deanol meaningfully raises acetylcholine in humans. If you take both, just keep an eye on whether your allergy relief feels weaker, and check with your pharmacist or doctor before changing anything.

Contact Dr. Brian directly if you have additional questions on this interaction
References
  1. Re O. 2-Dimethylaminoethanol (deanol): a brief review of its clinical efficacy and postulated mechanism of action. Curr Ther Res Clin Exp 1974;16:1238-42.

What These Ratings Mean

Every interaction above is graded three ways — here’s the key to each label.

Severity how clinically significant the interaction is
Major

Clinically significant. Avoid the combination, or use only under close professional supervision.

Moderate

Usually worth avoiding or managing — may need monitoring, a dose change, or timing apart.

Minor

Generally not serious. Be aware of it and mention it to your pharmacist.

Likelihood how strong the evidence is that the interaction actually happens in people
  • LikelyWell-controlled human studies have demonstrated the likely existence of this interaction.
  • ProbableInteraction has not been documented in well-controlled studies, however, the interaction has been demonstrated in some small human studies or in controlled animal studies in conjunction with multiple case reports.
  • PossibleInteraction has been documented in animal or in lab research, or the interaction has been documented in humans but is limited to case reports or conflicting clinical research exists.
  • UnlikelyInteraction has been demonstrated in animal or in lab research but has been shown not to occur in humans.
Evidence the quality of the studies behind the rating (graded A–D)
  • AHigh-quality meta-analysis (quantitative systematic review).
  • BCase-control study.
  • CConsensus.
  • DAnecdotal evidence.

These ratings are for information only. Never start, stop, or otherwise change your therapy before speaking with your provider.

Keep it in perspective

Deanol Also Interacts With Other Medications

Deanol has 218 minor known drug interactions in our database — the Bromodiphenhydramine one above is one of them. If you take anything else, check it against the full list below.

Minor 218 No known interaction 2,612 (incl. Bromodiphenhydramine)
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Covers the 2,830 medications we’ve checked against Deanol. Pick one to open its full report.

Everything else you take

See Every Supplement That Interacts With Bromodiphenhydramine

This page covers Deanol only. If you take other supplements — a multivitamin, a sleep aid, something for joints — the Bromodiphenhydramine page lists 74 supplements it has a documented interaction with, worst first, each one explained.

The most serious there right now: Activated Charcoal (major), Henbane (major), Scopolia (major), Alfalfa (moderate) and Angel's Trumpet (moderate).

By severity: 3 major · 59 moderate · 12 minor.

From our pharmacist’s overview on the Bromodiphenhydramine page

“If you take bromodiphenhydramine (Ambodryl), an older sedating antihistamine, this is a list to check before every new supplement, because 3 of the 74 entries carry a major rating. The largest group, 30 ingredients including henbane and scopolia, piles onto the drug's drying, sedating anticholinergic effects, which can mean blurred vis…”

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Taking Deanol as Part of a Dietary Supplement Product? Check It for Interactions

We hold 1,143 real supplement products containing Deanol, each one broken down to its full ingredient list — and combination products often carry several ingredients besides Deanol. Your product may carry other ingredients that interact with Bromodiphenhydramine too, on top of Deanol — and those would not show on this page. Find your product and we’ll check every ingredient on its label:

How much people look this up

Where Deanol and Bromodiphenhydramine Sit Against Everything Else

Out of every supplement and medication people look up on HelloPharmacist, here is where these two land this week — and which way each has been moving.

Supplement Deanol
Top 25%

#179 of 1,452 supplements looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today
Medication Bromodiphenhydramine
Steady interest

#1,877 of 2,830 medications looked up here in the last 7 days

29 days ago today

Position among everything looked up on this site, not a measure of how commonly either one is used or how important it is. A supplement can climb this list because of a news story. It counts every request to the page, automated ones included, and nothing here identifies anyone.

Supplement

About Deanol

What is Deanol?

Deanol
  • Memory and focus
  • Mood and mental clarity
  • ADHD-type symptoms
  • Skin firmness (topical)
  • General brain health

Deanol (DMAE) is a compound related to choline that is marketed for memory, focus, and mood, but solid human evidence for most of these uses is limited or mixed. It can cause side effects in some people, and it should be avoided in pregnancy and breastfeeding because its safety is not established. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before trying it.

Read the full Deanol monograph & all interactions
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Other Drugs & Deanol

Browse every other medication we’ve checked against Deanol — both the ones with a known interaction and the ones without. Select any drug for the full detail.

0Major
0Moderate
218Minor
2,611No known interaction
218 Minor 2,611 No interaction
Minor

218 interactions

Showing 60 of 218 minor interactions — see all 218 on the Deanol page.

No interaction 2,611 drugs checked — show the list

We also checked Deanol against these medications and found no known interaction in our sources. Open any page to confirm.

Showing the 60 most looked-up of 2,611 medications checked with no known interaction — see the full Deanol list.

See the full Deanol interactions page
See every supplement checked against Bromodiphenhydramine, ranked by severity
Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Interaction details are evidence-graded and sourced from the Natural Medicines database. The medication overview comes from MedlinePlus.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

Parts of this content are provided by the Therapeutic Research Center, LLC.

DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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Taking Deanol and Bromodiphenhydramine Together: Common Questions

Can you take Deanol with Bromodiphenhydramine?
There is only a minor interaction, which is usually not serious. Read the full details on this page and confirm with your pharmacist before combining them.
How serious is the Deanol and Bromodiphenhydramine interaction?
We rate it Minor. This interaction is generally not clinically significant, but it remains worth noting and discussing with your pharmacist.

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