How do members experience Diphenhydramine?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Insomnia 239 100
Food allergy 222 21
Idiopathic angioedema 107 5
Chronic idiopathic hives 106 5
Anaphylaxis 68 11

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Drowsiness 33
Sleepiness 19
Dry mouth 13
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) 9
Grogginess in morning 6
Brain fog 5

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 16
Moderate 63
Mild 85
None 131

Member evaluations

Joshua2349

evaluated on Feb 02, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for sleep problems: Moderate
  • Side effects: Moderate

stillkickin

evaluated on Feb 22, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for sleep problems: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild

Marshview

evaluated on Feb 11, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for insomnia: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild