Benadryl User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)
Benadryl has an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from a total of 68 reviews on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 19% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Benadryl
- 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."
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Benadryl hat man?
- How much Benadryl can I take? What is too much?
- Which antihistamines are safe for dogs?
- What are the effects of taking expired benadryl?
- Anonymous
- September 2, 2017
For Nausea/Vomiting "I take Methotrexate weekly 25mg and have found that taking Benadryl at dose and 12 and 24hrs after my weekly dose help reduce the nausea"
- lfsilva
- 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."
Are you taking this medicine?
- yvonne
- 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."
More FAQ
- How long does Benadryl take to work?
- Does Benadryl help with or cause anxiety?
- How much Benadryl can I give my dog?
- Does Benadryl make you sleepy?
- joy
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- November 6, 2022
For Nausea/Vomiting "Benadryl works better than zophran for me but it knocks me out. But when you're so sick with nausea you don't care. I take 1 full tab."
- hscol...
- 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."
- Leelo
- 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."
- Diano
- 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."
- Anony...
- 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."
- Alma
- 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."
- bruh
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 4, 2021
For Allergic Reactions "its making my heart race and making me feel soooooooooo weird and my sore throat didn't go away and I still feel bad"
- grand...
- March 2, 2016
For Allergic Rhinitis "experienced very low heart rate, palpatations, very disoriented, drowsy after taking only one 25 mg pill"
- Aller...
- 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."
- OAIAB
- January 25, 2015
For Allergic Rhinitis "Very sensitive to medication. Can not take histamines. Finally have outgrown allergies. Off and on about 20 yrs."
- benny...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- May 22, 2012
For Allergic Reactions "Relieves most allergy symptoms."
- Anony...
- 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."
- Howie
- Taken for less than 1 month
- September 16, 2021
For Allergic Reactions "Stops the itch by making you sleeply. After half hour I end up falling asleep and not having any itching needs."
- Anonymous
- September 25, 2021
For Allergic Reactions "This medicine didn’t work for my husband like it claims it does"
Reviews may be edited to correct grammar/spelling or to remove inappropriate language and content. Reviews that appear to be created by parties with a vested interest are not published. This information is not intended to endorse any particular medication. While these reviews may be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, knowledge, and judgement of healthcare professionals.
More about Benadryl (diphenhydramine)
- Check interactions
- Compare alternatives
- Pricing & coupons
- Drug images
- Latest FDA alerts (3)
- Side effects
- Dosage information
- Patient tips
- During pregnancy
- Support group
- Drug class: anticholinergic antiemetics
- Breastfeeding
- En español
Patient resources
Other brands
Banophen, ZzzQuil, Sominex, Unisom SleepGels, ... +21 more
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."