Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Key Takeaways Benadryl can cause drowsiness and should not be used when driving. Taking large doses of Benadryl can lead to serious health issues like ...

Hydroxyzine (whose brand names include Vistaril) and Benadryl (the brand name of diphenhydramine) are both first-generation antihistamines and share many similarities, including sedating side effects.

A 13-year-old from Ohio has died after taking the Benadryl Challenge. Jacob Stevens took 12 or 14 Benadryl tablets in one sitting. Experts warn that Benadryl and other medications can be deadly when ...

If you’ve ever had allergies or an allergic reaction, you’ve likely turned to Benadryl for relief. Benadryl is an antihistamine that alleviates allergy symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, watery ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Check the medicine cabinet for recalled Benadryl. The Benadryl liquid elixir, 100 milliliter bottles, contains diphenhydramine, which must be in child-resistant packaging as ...

Dr. Anna Wolfson says she sees dangerous misuse of the allergy medication diphenhydramine in her clinic every day. “If someone has an allergic reaction to a food, people will say, ‘Don’t worry, I have ...