Diphenhydamine HCl

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Many people with allergies find diphenhydramine (Benadryl^®, Sominex^®, and many others) to be effective at relieving allergy symptoms. The antihistamine medication is also commonly used for the treatment of insomnia and may be helpful for relieving common cold symptoms. Diphenhydramine products are available either over the counter or by prescription (depending on the particular product) and come in oral, injectable, and topical forms. Potential side effects of this medicine include dizziness, drowsiness, coordination problems, and indigestion or heartburn.

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