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health5 months ago

Health Experts Question Safety and Effectiveness of Benadryl

Health experts warn that Benadryl's main ingredient, diphenhydramine, is outdated and overused, with potential risks including sedation, cognitive decline, heart problems, and dangerous interactions, especially when used long-term or in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.

health5 months ago

Experts Warn Risks of Common Allergy Medications May Outweigh Benefits

Experts warn that the risks of using diphenhydramine (Benadryl) outweigh its benefits, especially for children and older adults, due to its side effects and availability of safer, more effective alternatives like loratadine and cetirizine. They recommend moving away from this outdated medication to reduce health risks and improve allergy treatment safety.

health5 months ago

Experts Warn Risks of Common Allergy Medications May Outweigh Benefits

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antihistamines like loratadine and cetirizine, advocating for its removal from over-the-counter markets due to its outdated and dangerous profile.

health5 months ago

Experts Warn of Risks and Safer Alternatives to Benadryl for Allergies

Experts warn that the risks of using the common allergy medication diphenhydramine (Benadryl) outweigh its benefits, especially for children and older adults, due to its side effects and availability of safer, more effective alternatives like loratadine and cetirizine. They call for removing it from over-the-counter and prescription markets to prevent misuse and adverse health outcomes.