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Is Taking Benadryl for Insomnia Safe?

Medically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MD Key Takeaways Benadryl is used for insomnia but should only be used short-term for up ...
Some allergy specialists are questioning whether one of the most familiar and oldest antihistamines, diphenhydramine, needs to be retired in favor of second-generation drugs that have fewer side ...
Dr. Andrew Liu answers the question: 'Is Liquid Benadryl Better Than Pills?' — -- Question: Is liquid or 'fast-melt' Benadryl better than pills? Answer: A liquid or 'fast-melt' Benadryl can be ...
A 13-year-old from Ohio has died after taking the Benadryl Challenge. Jacob Stevens took 12 or 14 Benadryl tablets in one sitting. Experts warn that Benadryl and other medications can be deadly when ...
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is a first-generation antihistamine. It helps treat mild to severe allergic reactions and may also be taken for motion sickness or for drug-induced Parkinson’s disease-like ...
If you’ve ever had allergies or an allergic reaction, you’ve likely turned to Benadryl for relief. Benadryl is an antihistamine that alleviates allergy symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, watery ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Check the medicine cabinet for recalled Benadryl. The Benadryl liquid elixir, 100 milliliter bottles, contains diphenhydramine, which must be in child-resistant packaging as ...
In June 2023, we received emails from readers about a years-old rumor that was being copied and pasted on Facebook that claimed one or more forms of the allergy relief product Benadryl contain xylitol ...