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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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This seems to start working for me in about a half hour, but it usually puts me to sleep as well.
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I experienced severe congestion and stuffiness. Benadryl dried up my sinuses but also made me a little sleepy.
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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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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] -
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I have allergies like crazy. Took one benadryl 25mcgs and now feeling like going back to bed. Might just do that.LOL [More] -
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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] -
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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]
