TikTok's Deadly Benadryl Challenge Claims Life of 13-Year-Old Boy
TL;DR
A 13-year-old boy from Ohio died after overdosing on over-the-counter Benadryl while attempting to copy an online challenge that encourages kids to take 12 to 14 pills to "see hallucinations." The boy's family is urging parents to monitor their children's social media activity and is pushing for age restrictions on buying over-the-counter medications like Benadryl. The FDA has issued a warning about the challenge and asked TikTok to remove videos of the stunt.
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