Health experts warn that Benadryl's main ingredient, diphenhydramine, is outdated and overused, with potential risks including sedation, cognitive decline, heart problems, and dangerous interactions, especially when used long-term or in excess. They recommend better education on its use and consider safer alternatives like Claritin, Allegra, and Zyrtec, while the FDA has not yet restricted the drug.
Experts warn that the risks of using diphenhydramine (Benadryl) outweigh its benefits, especially for children and older adults, and recommend switching to safer, more effective second-generation antihistamines like loratadine and cetirizine, as current evidence shows diphenhydramine poses significant health risks and is outdated.
Health experts warn that Benadryl, an allergy drug containing diphenhydramine, may pose long-term health risks including increased chances of dementia, falls, and impaired cognitive function, leading to recommendations for alternative allergy treatments.
Experts warn that common allergy medication diphenhydramine (Benadryl) poses significant risks, especially for children and older adults, and recommend switching to safer, more effective second-generation antihistamines like loratadine and cetirizine, advocating for its removal from over-the-counter markets due to its outdated and dangerous profile.
The article discusses concerns raised by an allergist about the safety of Benadryl (diphenhydramine), a widely used allergy medication since the 1940s, and explores alternative options for allergy relief.
A person experienced severe knee pain after taking OTC allergy medication levocetirizine, which resolved upon discontinuation, highlighting a rare side effect and the importance of awareness about medication reactions.
