All articles tagged with #diphenhydramine
In Fort Worth, the Benadryl Challenge has led to at least one death and dozens of hospitalizations at Cook Children’s Medical Center over six months, as teens ingest high doses of diphenhydramine to induce a high. Health officials warn of risks like heart rhythm problems and seizures, echoing a 2020 FDA warning, and doctors urge parents to discuss social media use with kids and tightly store medications at home to limit access.
Health experts warn that Benadryl's main ingredient, diphenhydramine, is outdated and overused, with potential risks including sedation, cognitive decline, heart problems, and dangerous interactions, especially when used long-term or in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.
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like loratadine and cetirizine, as current evidence shows diphenhydramine poses significant health risks and is outdated.
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.
Experts warn that the risks of using diphenhydramine (Benadryl) outweigh its benefits, especially for children and older adults, due to its side effects and availability of safer, more effective alternatives like loratadine and cetirizine. They recommend moving away from this outdated medication to reduce health risks and improve allergy treatment safety.
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antihistamines like loratadine and cetirizine, advocating for its removal from over-the-counter markets due to its outdated and dangerous profile.
Experts warn that the risks of using the common allergy medication diphenhydramine (Benadryl) outweigh its benefits, especially for children and older adults, due to its side effects and availability of safer, more effective alternatives like loratadine and cetirizine. They call for removing it from over-the-counter and prescription markets to prevent misuse and adverse health outcomes.
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.