Diphenhydramine User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Abb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 29, 2020

Diphenhydramine for Urticaria "I was admitted to the hospital with a bad case of hives. I was put on an IV. They injected Benadryl into my IV to help with the hives. Within seconds, I couldn't breathe. The nurses had just injected it and were leaving to do some other errands. I couldn't breathe, and I couldn't speak, and I knew I was gonna die. I managed to pull myself up in the bed, sitting up, and started pounding on the side of the bed rails to get attention. That's when one of the nurses turned around and saw that I could not breathe. Within seconds, I had doctors and nurses around my bed. I now have to list Benadryl as an allergy. I probably should carry a medical bracelet just in case. That was a horrifying day."

• D R...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 2, 2020

Diphenhydramine for Insomnia "Absolutely useless. I took 2 Nytol, and I was up all night. Then I have every single side effect. I still have a headache 12 hours after. I will not be taking them again. Be very wary with these tablets. They make you stay awake all night. Xanax and diazepam are the best to get to sleep."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2020

Diphenhydramine for Insomnia "I went on a trip away, and the change of environment, i.e., sleeping in a different room and change of bed, made it very difficult for me to sleep. I had 3 hours of sleep for 2 nights running, so I decided I needed to do something about it. I tried Nytol, and it made me sleep an average of 8 hours, so it worked really well. The only downside is the 'fuzzy' head feeling the next day and feeling spaced out. However, for a short-term solution when you need to get back into a good sleep rhythm, I would highly recommend it. Not for taking long-term though."

• Nic...
• September 8, 2015

Diphenhydramine for Insomnia "Funnily enough, after taking this, I feel it is easier to fall asleep during the day than at night. After an unintentional 12 hours of sleep (just couldn't wake myself up), I was awake for a few hours, then was too drowsy and fell asleep again. I really feel these tablets work better during the day than at night. :("

• Dee...
• March 4, 2014

For Insomnia "I have been taking half of a pill for years, but just recently have felt that it has not been as effective, so I increased to a whole pill (25 mg) and it works great with no sluggishness the next morning. Also, ever since I have been taking these every night for sleep, I have noticed that I have fewer sinus infections (I have allergies), so it serves two purposes for me."

• Nut...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2020

Diphenhydramine for Insomnia "I took half a Sominex last night to try to get a deep sleep. I slept better, but I am a wreck today. Bad headache, nausea, and extreme muscle fatigue and weakness. Wondered whether it was the Sominex, and reading some of the reviews, it looks like it is. Even had to nap this afternoon and still feel awful. Binned it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 11, 2021

Diphenhydramine for Insomnia "Been suffering with insomnia after losing my dad recently and this whole pandemic. I have to say Nytol has worked really well for me. No side effects, takes about 20-40 mins to start to relax and drift off. Once asleep, I’ve slept through unless interrupted by the cat or kids (they’re teenagers). I feel like I’m getting decent quality deep sleep, which I haven’t for a while, so I’m pleased with that. It’s given me the energy to train the next day, which we all know is the best therapy."

• Loa...
• December 24, 2018

Diphenhydramine for Insomnia "I think this is a brilliant drug to take when you want to break a run of bad nights. I tried it as I couldn't take Night Nurse (which I used to take) as it has contraindications with another tablet that I take at the moment. I only need half a tablet, like other people, I can get up in the night if I have to and go back to sleep. I wake up feeling refreshed. Thank you, Sominex."

• Mig...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• May 19, 2018

For Nausea/Vomiting "Diphenhydramine has saved my life. I have a severe migraine disorder that comes with extreme nausea and sudden vomiting. I now take liquid diphenhydramine, sold as children's med, for nausea and vomiting. I tried pills, and they are not fast-acting enough, and the dose is too high, so it makes me very sleepy. The smaller liquid dose knocks my nausea out almost immediately and only makes me mildly sleepy. I carry this med on hand at all times and take it as needed when I feel the first sign of nausea. If I feel like a full migraine is coming on, I'll take the complete adult dose. The reduction in nausea, in addition to the powerful sleepiness, can really help me avoid more expensive or risky migraine abortive medications. I've taken this medication for years, and the only chronic side effect that I've noticed is dryness/dehydration, but I compensate for that with added water and fish oil. Thank you, scientists, for diphenhydramine!!"

• Sim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2017

Diphenhydramine for Nausea/Vomiting "ER gave me 25 mg diphenhydramine IV for nausea. The only effect was delirium and a brief medication nap. I felt woozy and poisoned for at least two hours afterward. It may work for others, but it certainly didn't help me."

• Qui...
• June 21, 2017

Diphenhydramine for Insomnia "At first, I thought I found the perfect drug, I slept finally! But the side effects are pretty much there. (Dizzy, blurred vision, strange emotions, anxiety), and after every use, they are getting stronger."

• Jen...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 12, 2012

Diphenhydramine for Allergic Reactions "I use this medicine for weather allergies and allergies to medications when I need it. It does help greatly, but does not last long, and my burning sensation comes back into my body and the hives start to show. However, a lot of people say that this medicine makes them feel sedated. I have the complete opposite, I take 1 before bed, and I will not sleep."

• pet...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2019

Diphenhydramine for Insomnia "I was using the liquid form, and it was fine, working for me, but yesterday I took 2 of these pills. I slept for 5 hours, and now I have a terrible headache. I took 2 painkillers, but it doesn't help at all. I can't sit or work or concentrate. Terrible pill, will not take it again."

• Bab...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 27, 2017

For Nausea/Vomiting "Was told by pediatrician to give to 4-year-old for nausea and vomiting for a virus. I tried Pepto-Bismol but vomited it back up within 10 minutes. Ondansetron was prescribed to the entire sick family. My son and I tried our ondansetron and still felt nauseated. After 4 hours, it was clear we needed to try something else. The Benadryl is definitely helping."

• Mel...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 24, 2019

For Nausea/Vomiting "Uhhhhhh.... Wow..... All I have to say is that I have had extreme nausea all night... I tried Dramamine. Didn’t work. I remembered that diphenhydramine can also be used for nausea relief. So I took a liquid gel (50 mg), and it’s been maybe 10-15 minutes, and I already feel better. Thanks again, diphenhydramine!!"

• Pef...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 25, 2020

Diphenhydramine for Insomnia "Nytol did not help my insomnia. A waste of money. I don't know how the company dares to make the claims it does in its adverts in the UK. The problem with the product has a warning that it may make you feel drowsy - if only it did."

• Ano...
• August 6, 2008

Diphenhydramine for Insomnia "This stuff works ridiculously well. The first time I took it, I woke up the next morning and I was instantly wide awake and full of energy, it's like nothing I've ever had before. Absolutely no drowsiness carrying on to the next day."

• Bra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 1, 2020

Diphenhydramine for Insomnia "For years, I’ve suffered from insomnia. I could fall asleep, but I would often wake hours earlier than I was supposed to and would wind up exhausted all day. Lately, I’ve had trouble falling asleep in addition to staying asleep. I’ve tried melatonin and sleepy tea with no success, but I was desperate and gave ZzzQuil a try. I typically get very sleepy 30-60 minutes after taking it and can sleep for 8 hours without feeling “hungover” in the morning. My body is actually a little stiff when I get up because I haven’t even moved all night."

• Mot...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 3, 2017

Diphenhydramine for Insomnia "Certainly helps me to sleep. But first time I slept for about 12 hours, which meant that I slept badly the following night. I now take 3/4 of the tablet for a solid 8 hours. I suggest trying 1/2 or 3/4 your first time. The first half hour or so on waking leaves me groggy, then I'm fine. Also seems to help me sleep really well the following night. I use only occasionally."

• bro...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 25, 2022

Diphenhydramine for Insomnia "I have had trouble getting to sleep after I stopped taking oxycodone that I had been taking for broken ribs. ZzzQuil actually had the opposite effect than what it promised. Was jumpy and couldn't get to sleep for hours. I gave it three days to work, and each was the same. Rubbish!"

• Sco...
• August 23, 2020

Diphenhydramine for Insomnia "A complete waste of money. I have had recent sleep problems, so thought this would be a solution. It had no effect whatsoever, apart from causing a headache. This made the dire warnings I got from the pharmacist when I bought it about long-term usage and dependency completely laughable. I considered returning the garbage to them and demanding my money back."

• mar...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 14, 2018

Diphenhydramine for Allergic Reactions "I've used this and given it to my children for over 20 years. My teenage son would take 1 before going to bed so he could sleep without allergic reactions. I've used it for unknown allergies like bee stings and sunless tanner. Works great, and so does the topical cream. No adverse effects with us."

• Ann...
• June 12, 2020

Diphenhydramine for Insomnia "I have insomnia for the past several months, and a friend told me to try ZzzQuil. I took it at 10:00 p.m. and went to bed 30 minutes later, but still can't sleep the entire night. I was so disappointed that it did not work at all. What a waste of money."

• Mad...
• January 25, 2016

Diphenhydramine for Allergic Reactions "Allergy reaction to nuts. Started feeling swelling around mouth, throat... very scary, feel like I am stopping to breathe. This instant relief. Give it 10-15 minutes till it kicks in. WORKS WONDERS. BUT... you might need a good snooze after a good dose..."

• Agn...
• February 20, 2009

Diphenhydramine for Allergic Reactions "I have been using Benadryl for the past 4 years, and I never leave home without it. I have sneezing fits both indoors and outdoors, and Benadryl is the only allergy pill that works for me. It works fast and stops my runny nose immediately. Although I do feel sleepy (most of the time), I can't be without it."