Dear Doctor: I’m leery of sleep drugs, so I’ve been taking Benadryl to help me sleep. Now I read that it should be taken only for a limited time. What’s the story on this drug? Dear Reader: ...

Dear Doctor: I'm leery of sleep drugs, so I've been taking Benadryl to help me sleep. Now I read that it should be taken only for a limited time. What's the story on this drug? Dear Reader: ...

Antihistamines are a type of medication that treats allergy symptoms. They block histamine receptors on cells, reducing physical response to allergens. When a person has an allergic reaction, they may ...

Older patients who are prescribed higher amounts of first-generation antihistamines such as diphenhydramine (Benadryl) were more likely to experience delirium in the hospital, according to an October ...

The FDA issued a warning regarding the long-term use of two allergy medications. The medications are sold over-the-counter and prescribed. See below for details regarding the warning. Earlier this ...

Antihistamines are the first-line treatment for chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU). If antihistamines are unsuccessful, systemic therapies that suppress the immune system are the next option. CSU is ...