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social-media2 years ago

The Deadly TikTok Benadryl Challenge Claims Another Teen's Life.

TikTok responded to the death of a 13-year-old Ohio boy who overdosed while participating in the “Benadryl challenge” on its platform, stating that it had “never seen this type of content trend” and had blocked searches on the topic for years. The social media platform’s response comes days after Jacob Stevens died after spending nearly a week on a ventilator. The teen was at home with friends, who were recording him, when he took more than a dozen Benadryl pills as part of the challenge. TikTok expressed sympathy for Stevens’ family and emphasized that the platform prohibited this type of content. However, the assertion that TikTok has never seen this type of content go viral on its platform is hard to believe, as dangerous dares like the Benadryl challenge have appeared and reappeared many times in recent years.

via Gizmodo|
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health2 years ago

The Deadly 'Benadryl Challenge' on TikTok: A Warning for Parents and Teens.

A 13-year-old boy from Ohio died after attempting the viral TikTok "Benadryl Challenge," which involves consuming large quantities of the over-the-counter allergy medication to induce hallucinations. The FDA previously warned about the dangers of the challenge, which can lead to serious health problems, including death. TikTok has banned searches for "Benadryl" on the app and said it strictly prohibits and removes content that promotes dangerous behavior. Health care professionals are urged to be aware of the trend and alert caregivers, while the FDA advises storing prescription and over-the-counter medicines "up and away."

via The Independent|
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health2 years ago

The Deadly Dangers of TikTok's Benadryl Challenge for Teens

A 13-year-old boy from Ohio died after attempting the viral TikTok "Benadryl challenge," which challenges teens to take a dozen Benadryl pills to trigger hallucinations. The FDA warns that taking more than the recommended dose of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or even death. The company Benadryl issued a statement urging consumers to use their products only as directed by the label, and TikTok said they actively remove content promoting dangerous behavior. Parents and caregivers are advised to store all medicines up and away and out of children's reach and sight.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|
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health2 years ago

TikTok's Benadryl Challenge Claims Life of 13-Year-Old Boy.

A 13-year-old boy from Ohio died after participating in a dangerous TikTok challenge that involved ingesting excessive amounts of Benadryl. Overdosing on Benadryl can lead to serious health problems, including death. The FDA has warned about the "Benadryl Challenge" on TikTok and has urged the platform to remove videos promoting the trend. Johnson & Johnson, the maker of Benadryl, has also called the challenge "dangerous" and is working with social media platforms to remove content showcasing the behavior.

via CNN|
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health-and-safety2 years ago

TikTok's Deadly Benadryl Challenge Claims Another Teen's Life.

A 13-year-old boy from Ohio died after attempting the viral Benadryl Challenge on TikTok, which involves taking 12 to 14 pills of the over-the-counter drug to hallucinate. Instead, the boy's body started seizing, and he was on a ventilator for six days before doctors determined he would never wake up. The FDA had previously warned parents about the challenge's devastating effects, including serious heart problems, seizures, coma, and death. The Stevens family plans to push lawmakers to impose age restrictions on medications like Benadryl, and TikTok has blocked the challenge's hashtag on the app.

via WTVD-TV|
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health2 years ago

TikTok's Deadly Benadryl Challenge Claims Life of 13-Year-Old Boy

A 13-year-old boy from Ohio died after overdosing on over-the-counter Benadryl while attempting to copy an online challenge that encourages kids to take 12 to 14 pills to "see hallucinations." The boy's family is urging parents to monitor their children's social media activity and is pushing for age restrictions on buying over-the-counter medications like Benadryl. The FDA has issued a warning about the challenge and asked TikTok to remove videos of the stunt.

via WJXT News4JAX |
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health2 years ago

Ohio Teen Dies from TikTok "Benadryl Challenge"

A 13-year-old boy from Ohio died after attempting the TikTok "Benadryl Challenge," which involves consuming excessive amounts of the over-the-counter antihistamine to induce hallucinations. The boy's parents are warning others about the dangerous social media trend and have contacted local lawmakers about enacting an age restriction on buying medicine like Benadryl. The FDA has raised concerns about overdoses tied to the challenge for years, and both the agency and the Johnson & Johnson unit that makes Benadryl have advised adults to keep it and other medications out of the reach of children.

via CBS News|
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