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 ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel Combs, MD Key Takeaways Benadryl is used for insomnia but should only be used short-term for up ...

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 ...

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 ...