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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 | 117 |
80% |
| Environmental Allergies | 29 |
100% |
| Insomnia | 26 |
85% |
| Food Allergies | 12 |
100% |
| Bipolar Disorder | 11 |
91% |
Overall, 87% (239
Members)
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Benadryl Reviews
Working / Worked
I give it to him when he has the hives. It isn't an instant cure so that is hard for a three year old to deal with.
Working / Worked
this does help, although it takes time and makes me feel groggy
Working / Worked
works on my symptoms the best but hard to take it when at workI get SO sleepy!!
Working / Worked
I take 50mgs. every 6 hrs. So, I take at least 220 25mg. capulats a month plus some extra for some foods. This drug is what is keeping me alive. I've been on Ben. every day since 6-26-06
Working / Worked
50mgs. every 6 hrs. keeps me alive.
Working / Worked
I take 50 mgs every 6 hrs. and I will take more if needed. I take over 200 Bens. a month. Without the Ben., my doctor has said and I know, would die. It is saving my life. I've been on it since 6-26-06 constantly.
Working / Worked
Get it when I go to the ER for my migraines
Somewhat Helpful
Tends to have a BAD rebound effect on me but does help
Somewhat Helpful
Takes some of hives/itching away but makes me tired.
Somewhat Helpful
The first couple doses were helpful not so much to relieve the itching, but allowed me to sleep.
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After you are past your first trimester it is safe. Benadryl is the same active ingredient as most sleep aids. I'm pretty sure I have taken Procardi... [More] -
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Benadryl is safe double check for drug interactions tho!! [More] -
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Benadryl is perfectly fine. I have taken it a few times. [More] -
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anyone take benadryl while pregnant?? I am covered in a itchy rash and my doc said it was okay, But I am hesitant to take it. I am also taking procardia [More] -
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I haven't used Benadryl for anxiety necessarily, but had gone through multiple Rx's for sleep aids-trazadone, klonopin- even tried stuff on my own - s... [More]
