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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|

#allergy-medication #benadryl #benadryl-challenge

health1 month ago•93 min saved

Melatonin's regulatory crossroads: drug status vs. sleep supplement

Melatonin, a natural sleep hormone, is treated as a dietary supplement in the U.S. with limited pre-market safety testing, while other countries regulate it as a medication. Experts warn that variable labeling, unknown long‑term safety—especially for children—and potential misuse due to perceptions of harmlessness argue for tighter oversight or even drug status. A reclassification could improve dosing clarity and safety, but proponents contend it might limit access and raise costs; meanwhile, labeling guidelines exist but aren’t mandatory, and the regulation landscape remains unsettled.

via Live Science|

#drug-regulation #fda #health