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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.
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Reasons Taken
70 patients in the community are taking or have taken Diphenhydramine.
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 38 | 54% |
| General health | 8 | 11% |
| Insomnia | 8 | 11% |
| Rash/skin problems | 2 | 2% |
| Seasonal allergies | 2 | 2% |
| environmental and chemical allergies | 2 | 2% |
| Difficulty sleeping through night | 2 | 2% |
| Support another treatment | 1 | 1% |
| 0 mg As needed | 0 As needed | 0 mg Daily | 12.5 mg As needed | 25 mg As needed | 50 mg As needed | 100 mg As needed | 2 mg Daily | 25 mg Weekly | 50 mg Every Other Week | 10 mg Daily | 75 mg Weekly | 12.5 mg As needed | 12.5 mg Daily | 20 mg Daily | 25 mg Daily | 50 mg Daily | 50 mg One time | 75 mg Daily | 100 mg Daily | 150 mg Daily | ||
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Duration
How long current patients have been taking Diphenhydramine or how long patients were taking Diphenhydramine before stopping.
