Dephenhydramine

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Diphenhydramine (Benadryl®, Sominex®, and many others) is an antihistamine product often used for the treatment of allergies. Depending on the particular product, it can also be used to relieve common cold symptoms, help people sleep, and treat Parkinson's disease. The medicine comes in oral, topical, and injectable forms; some products can be purchased over the counter, while others are available by prescription only. Some of the most common side effects that have been reported with this medication include drowsiness, dizziness, and indigestion or heartburn.
 
(Click Diphenhydramine for information on how this medicine works, to find out what diphenhydramine products are currently available, and to learn about other potential side effects of this drug. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on diphenhydramine.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD