Some allergy specialists are questioning whether one of the most familiar and oldest antihistamines, diphenhydramine, needs to be retired in favor of second-generation drugs that have fewer side ...

Every allergy medication has its pros and cons. Here’s what to know. Credit...Amanda Hakan for The New York Times Supported by By Simar Bajaj Q: My allergist says that Benadryl isn’t safe. What’s the ...

Benadryl can cause certain side effects, some of which are more common than others. These side effects may be temporary, lasting a few days to weeks. However, if the side effects last longer than that ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. For decades, diphenhydramine—best known by the brand ...

(CNN) - Some doctors say people with allergies may want to take something other than the drug diphenhydramine, which is sold under the brand name Benadryl. Allergy experts from Johns Hopkins ...

Hydroxyzine and Benadryl are both sedating antihistamines that help manage allergy symptoms. Hydroxyzine is only available with a prescription and can also help control anxiety. Unlike Benadryl, it ...

Experts are raising concerns about Benadryl’s ability to cross the blood-brain barrier and potential lasting impacts getty Benadryl has been used since the 1940s to stop allergy attacks and relieve ...

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is a brand-name drug used for allergies, allergic reactions, and itching. Benadryl comes in several forms that are available over the counter. The dosage can vary depending ...