Benadryl User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Benadryl has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 71 reviews on Drugs.com. 65% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 18% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Benadryl
- mai...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- May 8, 2018
For Nausea/Vomiting "The nurses at my cancer center, where I get my chemo treatment, give me Benadryl before my chemo medicine, and it works wonders, but it puts me to sleep once every week."
- Amy...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- August 7, 2018
For Nausea/Vomiting "I took a single pill of Benadryl and it made me vomit, nauseous, diarrhea, dry throat, and gave me a stuffy nose. I wouldn't give this to my worst enemy."
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- What is the max dose of diphenhydramine for adults?
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- Anonymous
- November 18, 2009
For Cough "I have a chronic cough, and at night, I take 4 teaspoons of children's Benadryl. I don't cough at all at night."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 10 years or more
- February 6, 2018
For Allergic Reactions "If you have problems with Benadryl, try the dye-free one. I'm wildly allergic to FD&C Red #40 and must use dye-free. Dye-free works well for me."
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- November 10, 2009
For Insomnia "I find that this causes me to only awaken with a severe headache. It can also cause a very restless and agitated feeling, making it difficult to fall asleep."
- Anonymous
- September 2, 2017
For Nausea/Vomiting "I take Methotrexate weekly, 25 mg, and have found that taking Benadryl at a dose of 12 and 24 hours after my weekly dose helps reduce the nausea."
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- Does Benadryl help with or cause anxiety?
- yvo...
- May 9, 2011
For Cold Symptoms "I have a very bad cold and not getting much sleep. Took two Benadryl and feel much better."
- Anonymous
- February 19, 2011
For Cold Symptoms "Very good to dry up the drainage that makes that tickling in your throat."
- hsc...
- November 26, 2011
For Insomnia "I have used it on and off for years to help me sleep in the day (I work 3rd shift), and it is consistently helpful."
- joy...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 6, 2022
For Nausea/Vomiting "Benadryl works better than Zofran for me, but it knocks me out. But when you're so sick with nausea, you don't care. I take 1 full tab."
- Lee...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- March 19, 2014
For Allergic Rhinitis "Benadryl knocks all my symptoms out. The only problem is it can knock me out too, but when nothing else works, Benadryl will do it. It's cheap, effective, and available in every store."
- Ano...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- January 24, 2021
For Nausea/Vomiting "Take it for my migraines or cluster headaches to help with nausea. Works amazing for me."
- Dia...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 12, 2020
For Nausea/Vomiting "Benadryl seems to help with light nausea from hormones and/or motion sickness."
- bru...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 4, 2021
For Allergic Reactions "It's making my heart race and making me feel so weird, and my sore throat didn't go away, and I still feel bad."
- Alm...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 29, 2020
For Nausea/Vomiting "Made me very anxious and didn't help my nausea at all."
- Anonymous
- April 12, 2012
For Nausea/Vomiting "Didn't seem to work very well for me."
- Anonymous
- August 29, 2011
For Allergic Rhinitis "I took this medicine for the first time in my life when I was 19 years old. It didn't work, it gave me the worst side effects ever. Upset stomach, bad headache, body cramps, and dizziness."
- gra...
- March 2, 2016
For Allergic Rhinitis "experienced very low heart rate, palpitations, very disoriented, drowsy after taking only one 25 mg pill."
- All...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- April 20, 2016
For Allergic Reactions "Best drug for me to wake up with good sleep and not have a headache. I have used it for 8 years for allergies (itchy eyes, bug reactions), and my house always has it in stock. Love the drug!"
- Anonymous
- April 16, 2010
For Allergic Reactions "Made me fall asleep. Makes me way too tired."
- OAI...
- January 25, 2015
For Allergic Rhinitis "Very sensitive to medication. Can not take histamines. Finally have outgrown allergies. Off and on about 20 yrs."
- ben...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- May 22, 2012
For Allergic Reactions "Relieves most allergy symptoms."
- Ano...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 5, 2023
For Extrapyramidal Reaction "Works really well for my akathisia and sometimes dystonia. It has similar effectiveness to benztropine/procyclidine while having minimal side effects."
- Wil...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 22, 2021
For Nausea/Vomiting "I used it originally for food allergies but ended up puking (expected tbh). Not long after I took another to wave off the extra symptoms like nausea. All it did was induce vomiting again."
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For Nausea/Vomiting "I have Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome and take Benadryl every day. It helps take the edge off. There are fewer side effects than other anti-nausea medications and is safest for the body."