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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)
find Benadryl helpful
Benadryl Reviews
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Worked for minor outbreak
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I take 3-4 then go to bed. It makes them go away for the night.
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keeping it controlled
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Works perfectly no side effects and I take it 3 times a day.
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sometimes i take it and it works but it makes me tired
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helps me some what sleep
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I use benadryl for immediate reactions.
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Helps my sleep at night. 50mg
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omg it has been my savior many many times..between my cronic sinus infections and migraines i have benadryl in my pocket in the car you name it..
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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]
