Benadryl User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Benadryl has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 79 reviews on Drugs.com. 61% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.

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November 24, 2015

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."

9 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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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."

1 / 10

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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."

9 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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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."

8 / 10

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May 9, 2011

For Cold Symptoms "I have a very bad cold and not getting much sleep. Took two Benadryl and feel much better."

9 / 10

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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."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
February 19, 2011

For Cold Symptoms "Very good to dry up the drainage that makes that tickling in your throat."

10 / 10

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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."

7 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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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."

10 / 10

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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."

4 / 10

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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!"

10 / 10

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gra...
March 2, 2016

For Allergic Rhinitis "experienced very low heart rate, palpitations, very disoriented, drowsy after taking only one 25 mg pill."

1 / 10

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Anonymous
April 16, 2010

For Allergic Reactions "Made me fall asleep. Makes me way too tired."

4 / 10

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ben...
Taken for 10 years or more
May 22, 2012

For Allergic Reactions "Relieves most allergy symptoms."

10 / 10

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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."

1 / 10

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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."

2 / 10

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Taken for 10 years or more
May 19, 2023

For Allergic Rhinitis "It is the only thing I've found that actually works, it clears my sinuses. It does make me slightly drowsy, but nothing to be worried about."

9 / 10

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Taken for less than 1 month
September 16, 2021

For Allergic Reactions "Stops the itch by making you sleepy. After half an hour, I end up falling asleep and not having any itching needs."

10 / 10

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January 25, 2015

For Allergic Rhinitis "Very sensitive to medication. Cannot take histamines. Finally have outgrown allergies. Off and on about 20 years."

4 / 10

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Ano...
January 23, 2025

For Allergic Reactions "I love Benadryl. I have always had a positive experience with it, and I never feel ill after usage."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
September 25, 2021

For Allergic Reactions "This medicine didn’t work for my husband like it claims it does."

2 / 10

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