Hydroxyzine (whose brand names include Vistaril) and Benadryl (the brand name of diphenhydramine) are both first-generation antihistamines and share many similarities, including sedating side effects.

Experts are talking more about the side effects and potential risks of this familiar pink allergy pill. Learn why it’s controversial and the dos and don’ts of using it. A recent medical review argued ...

Some allergy specialists are questioning whether one of the most familiar and oldest antihistamines, diphenhydramine, needs to be retired in favor of second-generation drugs that have fewer side ...

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If you’ve ever had allergies or an allergic reaction, you’ve likely turned to Benadryl for relief. Benadryl is an antihistamine that alleviates allergy symptoms including sneezing, runny nose, watery ...

Bottles of liquid Benadryl are being recalled for violating federal packaging regulations and increasing the risk of child poisoning, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled ...

Dr. Anna Wolfson says she sees dangerous misuse of the allergy medication diphenhydramine in her clinic every day.“If someone has an allergic reaction to a food, people will say, ‘Don’t worry, I have ...

Benadryl, the brand name of the generic antihistamine diphenhydramine, is not labeled for use in dogs but has remained a popular choice among veterinarians, dog groomers, and dog-owning families for ...

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is an over-the-counter (OTC) antihistamine commonly used to treat allergies that is also sometimes ...