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
Joshua2349
evaluated on Feb 02, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for sleep problems: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
95407
evaluated on Feb 05, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for itching: Slight
- Side effects: Mild
expastrychef
evaluated on Feb 10, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
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