What is Diphenhydramine?
CATEGORY: Over the Counter Drugs
TYPES:Generic: DiphenhydramineBrand:
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine. It is used to relieve irritated, itchy, watery eyes; sneezing; and runny nose caused by hay fever, allergies, or the common cold. It may also be used to prevent and treat motion sickness, or to control abnormal movements in early stage parkinsonian syndrome.
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How do members experience Diphenhydramine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insomnia | 239 | 100 | |
| Food allergy | 221 | 21 | |
| Idiopathic angioedema | 107 | 5 | |
| Chronic idiopathic hives | 106 | 5 | |
| Anaphylaxis | 68 | 11 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Drowsiness | 33 | |
| Sleepiness | 19 | |
| Dry mouth | 13 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 9 | |
| Grogginess in morning | 6 | |
| Brain fog | 5 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 16 | |
| Moderate | 63 | |
| Mild | 84 | |
| None | 131 |
Member evaluations
25yrRA
evaluated on Sep 22, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for allergic contact dermatitis: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
25yrRA
evaluated on Aug 21, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
Bibs4me
evaluated on Jan 15, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for allergies: None
- Side effects: None
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