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

25yrRA

evaluated on Sep 22, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for allergic contact dermatitis: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild

25yrRA

evaluated on Aug 21, 2016

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

Bibs4me

evaluated on Jan 15, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for allergies: None
  • Side effects: None