TikTok's Benadryl Challenge Claims Life of 13-Year-Old Boy.
TL;DR
A 13-year-old boy from Ohio died after participating in a dangerous TikTok challenge that involved ingesting excessive amounts of Benadryl. Overdosing on Benadryl can lead to serious health problems, including death. The FDA has warned about the "Benadryl Challenge" on TikTok and has urged the platform to remove videos promoting the trend. Johnson & Johnson, the maker of Benadryl, has also called the challenge "dangerous" and is working with social media platforms to remove content showcasing the behavior.
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