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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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works fairly well
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causes you to feel sluggish sometimes the next day.
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Only if she breaks out in hives does she get a Benadryl chewable. Usually it helps relieve the itching.
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Only if she gets a breakout, as she already takes the 2 meds daily.
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I use Benadryl for quick relief. It is the best..I usually take about 2 tsp. so if I need it again I won't OD!
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works best over the counter med.
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Half a tab before bed helps quite a bit, but not completely.
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This medication knocks me out. Usually don't mind taking it but unable to keep track of my kids htne.
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This is a wonderful pill, it will make you sleepy but after you have taken it for awhile you will get used to 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]
