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Many Canadians continue to choose Benadryl as their first choice for allergy medication despite messaging from Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology recommending safer 2nd and 3rd generation antihistamines.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for April 4, 2022 Source:Many Canadians unaware that Benadryl isn’t recommended as first choice for allergy medication: experts
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TikTok Benadryl Challenge poses significant overdose health risks.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 1, 2020 Source:Benadryl Makers Beg Parents to Beware TikTok Challenge After Oklahoma Teen Reportedly Dies of Overdose Consequences of overdose: Flushing due to cutaneous vasodilation (“red as a beet”) Anhydrosis (“dry as a bone”) Hyperthermia due to loss of sweating (“hot as a hare”) Blurry vision due to nonreactive mydriasis…
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Canadian allergists want to restrict the use and access to Benadryl (Diphenhydramine hydrochloride) for children for sound medical reasons. Many newer antihistamines do not carry the same side effects.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for November , 2019 Source:Canadian allergists’ group wants Benadryl behind the counter due to side-effects