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Brand Names: Benadryl, Benadryl Allergy, Benadryl gel, Simply Sleep
Generic Name: Diphenhydramine

What is Diphenhydramine? 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. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

14 patients in the community are taking or have taken Diphenhydramine.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 7 50%
Excess saliva 2 14%
Insomnia 2 14%
disease-related symptoms 1 7%
Nasal congestion 1 7%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Diphenhydramine.

  0 mg day 0 mg none 50 mg day 100 mg day
  2 Number of Patients: 2 2 Number of Patients: 2 2 Number of Patients: 2 1 Number of Patients: 1  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Diphenhydramine or how long patients were taking Diphenhydramine before stopping.

Currently taking Diphenhydramine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
1
1
0
3

Stopped taking Diphenhydramine

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
3
3
0
1
Why Patients Stopped Taking Diphenhydramine (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 5 71% Other: 71%
Doctor's advice 1 14% Doctor's advice: 14%
Course of treatment ended 1 14% Course of treatment ended: 14%


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