A recent medical review argued that the risks of the antihistamine Benadryl outweigh its benefits, and highlighted significant hazards of long-term use. Newer antihistamines have fewer side effects ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (NewsNation) — Experts are warning that Benadryl, a common allergy medication, might cause long-term problems. A brand name for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some allergy specialists are questioning whether one of the most familiar and oldest antihistamines, diphenhydramine, needs to be ...

(CNN) — Dr. Anna Wolfson says she sees dangerous misuse of the allergy medication diphenhydramine in her clinic every day. “If someone has an allergic reaction to a food, people will say, ‘Don’t worry ...

HAY fever season is upon us –  so if those who suffer it are not sniffling yet, it is only a matter of time.  Tree pollen explodes first, typically from early March and ...

Stock image of a person looking at items in their medicine cabinet. Benadryl — the medicine cabinet staple that helps stop an allergy attack and relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergies — may cause ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Some doctors say Benadryl should be phased out due to ...

Thousands of bottles of the allergy medication are included in the recall for not having child-resistant packaging Benadryl Thousands of bottles of Benadryl have been recalled due to the risk of ...

GoodRx reports on common mistakes in choosing allergy medications, highlighting the importance of proper options like steroid nasal sprays and avoiding overuse.

EpiPen is a first-line, emergency treatment for severe allergic reactions. Benadryl is used for milder allergic reactions. The decision of when to use one or the other depends on the specific symptoms ...

You may have heard that you can give dogs Benadryl to treat allergies or bug bites. But is it safe? And will it really help your dog feel better? Read on to learn when you should give your dog the ...