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(also known as Diphenhydramine hydrochloride)
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride (trade name Benadryl®, as produced by Pfizer or Dimedrol outside the US) is an over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamine and sedative. It is also given in conjunction with typical antipsychotics to prevent akathisia. It is a member of the ethanolamine class of antihistaminergic agents. more at Wikipedia

Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| Hives | 171 |
81% |
| Insomnia | 42 |
79% |
| Environmental Allergies | 40 |
100% |
| Food Allergies | 18 |
100% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 12 |
92% |
Overall, 85% (343
Members)
find Benadryl helpful

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Benadryl Reviews
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For those times when the pain is so bad I cant sleep. Also it does help with dizziness too.
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keeps nasal drip under control
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Generally works great. Is generic for allergy relief.
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Usually works but takes 3 hours and Im drowsy the next day
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Everyday 4 times a day with more anti allergy pills. I have food outside pet gold silver metals perfume and other allergies so I live on the stuff.
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Always helps, but never gets rid of them 100%.
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This worked ok Dr switched me to the Gabapentin
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I take this when im flared up and it really helps calm my system down.
Working / Worked
Works for those allergy attack moments that the other medications just didnt deal with.
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Discussions
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Benadryl
also for poison ivy, try the Benadryl Gel, that way it's right on the rash. I only ever had to take two benadryl like once in my life. I was cleani... [More] -
Benadryl
I have allergies like crazy. Took one benadryl 25mcgs and now feeling like going back to bed. Might just do that.LOL [More] -
Benadryl
Yes, hun. Please let us know if the benadryl helps the nerve pain. I have not heard it used for this either but I would be interested in seeing if i... [More] -
Benadryl
Susie, Benadryl is diphenhydramine and that's the only ingredient in it. There are a lot of medications with diphenhydramine as one of the ingredient... [More] -
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Does anyone know the main ingrediant in Benadryl that helps nerve pain, as there are a few different ones here in England. susie x [More]







