Diphenhydramine Treatment Report
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| 63 Patients currently take Diphenhydramine | |
| 15 Patients stopped taking Diphenhydramine | |
Tom M
as needed since Jan 23, 2008 | |
Nanner
Benadryl, as needed since Mar 02, 2004 | |
chris001
Benadryl Allergy, daily since Jan 01, 2007 |
Brand Names:
Benadryl, Benadryl Allergy, Benadryl gel, Simply Sleep
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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What we've learned
Why Patients Take Diphenhydramine
| Other | |
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| General health | |
| Insomnia | |
| Not indicated | |
| slow my disease's progress | |
| Anxiety | |
| Difficulty sleeping through the night | |
| Excess saliva | |
| Stiffness/spasticity | |
| Disease-related symptoms |
Patient Dosages
| 2 mg daily | 10 mg daily | 20 mg daily | 25 mg daily | 50 mg daily | 75 mg daily | 100 mg daily | 150 mg daily | 25 mg as needed | 50 mg as needed | 240 mg as needed | N/A | ||
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How Long Current Patients Have Been Taking Diphenhydramine
Why Patients Stopped Taking Diphenhydramine (multiple reasons could be selected)
| Other | |
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| Did not seem to work | |
| Doctor's advice | |
| Course of treatment ended | |
| Side effects too severe | |
| Not indicated |
How Long Patients Took Diphenhydramine Before Stopping
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Diphenhydramine Ratings
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