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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
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Benadryl Reviews
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It works but now I have a tolerance to it if I take too much I feel like my body is peacefully shutting down my heart beat slows.
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when i needed
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works most of time
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I have a tolerance of up to 8 pills at a time to get relief.
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helps if I take 100mg every hs
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This is my miracle drug! It helps me fall asleep and when I sleep my migraines tend to lessen.
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doseage doesn't releive itching or appearance of hives and welts.
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One of the most helpful sleeping medications on the shielf. This works better than many of the prescriptions ones for me.
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25mg to 100 mg during the day will make me feel relaxed sometimes tired100mg to 200mg will make me fall asleep at nightside effect is intense dreams and dry mouthalso it is cheap 100 pills for 4.00
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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]
