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local29 days ago•28 min saved

Pensacola clinician warns: Benadryl challenge returns online, threatening teens’ health

A Pensacola physician warns that the 2020 Benadryl Challenge is resurfacing online, encouraging teens to ingest large amounts of allergy medicine to induce hallucinations, a practice linked to dangerous symptoms like racing hearts and cardiac arrhythmias, potentially leading to cardiac arrest or death; officials note cases in Connecticut and reports of related symptoms locally, and doctors urge locking away all medications and seeking emergency care if overdose is suspected.

via WEAR-TV|

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health11 months ago•1 min saved

Health Experts Question Safety and Effectiveness of Benadryl

Health experts warn that Benadryl's main ingredient, diphenhydramine, is outdated and overused, with potential risks including sedation, cognitive decline, heart problems, and dangerous interactions, especially when used long-term or in excess. They recommend better education on its use and consider safer alternatives like Claritin, Allegra, and Zyrtec, while the FDA has not yet restricted the drug.

via FOX 13 Tampa Bay|

#allergy-medication #benadryl #diphenhydramine

health11 months ago•5 min saved

Experts Warn Risks of Common Allergy Medications May Outweigh Benefits

Experts warn that the risks of using diphenhydramine (Benadryl) outweigh its benefits, especially for children and older adults, and recommend switching to safer, more effective second-generation antihistamines like loratadine and cetirizine, as current evidence shows diphenhydramine poses significant health risks and is outdated.

via WTOP|

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health11 months ago•1 min saved

Health Experts Question Benadryl's Effectiveness

Health experts warn that Benadryl, an allergy drug containing diphenhydramine, may pose long-term health risks including increased chances of dementia, falls, and impaired cognitive function, leading to recommendations for alternative allergy treatments.

via NewsNation|

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health11 months ago•5 min saved

Experts Warn Risks of Common Allergy Medications May Outweigh Benefits

Experts warn that common allergy medication diphenhydramine (Benadryl) poses significant risks, especially for children and older adults, and recommend switching to safer, more effective second-generation antihistamines like loratadine and cetirizine, advocating for its removal from over-the-counter markets due to its outdated and dangerous profile.

via Yahoo Home|

#allergy-medication #diphenhydramine #health

health1 year ago•0 min saved

Is Benadryl More Harmful Than Helpful?

The article discusses concerns raised by an allergist about the safety of Benadryl (diphenhydramine), a widely used allergy medication since the 1940s, and explores alternative options for allergy relief.

via The New York Times|

#allergy-medication #allergy-relief #benadryl

health1 year ago•2 min saved

OTC Allergy Medicine Linked to Severe Knee Pain, Experts Investigate

A person experienced severe knee pain after taking OTC allergy medication levocetirizine, which resolved upon discontinuation, highlighting a rare side effect and the importance of awareness about medication reactions.

via OregonLive.com|

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