User Reviews for Benadryl (Page 2)

For Allergic Reactions "Works well and is one of my to go-to antihistamines. However it is very sedating and is also not long-lasting. It would work great for someone with insomnia as a milder sleep-aid, but for my use I would say that it works, but makes you sedated."

AllergySufferer March 14, 2012

For Cough "Variant asthma, chronic, have been on many antihistamines and other costly asthma medicines over the years. I began taking Benadryl in late November 2011. Taking 25 mg after awakening in the morning followed an hour or so later with 25 mg with another 25mg early afternoon (when symptoms occur) and 25 mg prior to bedtime in conjunction with Symbicort twice/day. I have a much improved quality of life and am beginning to have some control over the chronic cough. "

Anonymous January 7, 2012

For Insomnia "I have used it on and off for years to help me sleep in the day (I work 3rd shift) and it is consistently helpful."

hscolnik November 26, 2011

For Allergic Rhinitis "I absolutely love Benadryl. It's works fast when I need it and relieves the symptoms enough to make me feel comfortable. It does make me sleepy so I take it at night. I do take it during the day occasionally when I know I don't have to drive anywhere."

Anonymous September 5, 2011

For Allergic Rhinitis "I took this medicine for the first time in my life when I was 19 years old. It didn't work, it gave me the worst side effects ever. Upset stomach, bad headache, body cramps, and dizziness."

Anonymous August 29, 2011

For Cold Symptoms "I have a very bad cold and not getting much sleep. Took two Benadryl and feel much better. "

yvonne11 May 9, 2011

For Cold Symptoms "Very good to dry up the drainage that makes that tickling in your throat."

Anonymous February 19, 2011

For Allergic Reactions "I like this medicine, but unfortunately developed an allergy to it, yes contrary to ANYONE'S belief I AM allergic to Benadryl. My legs started to get really, really hot and felt like I just had to stretch them and run them under freezing cold water, then I woke up with hives all over."

Anonymous October 23, 2010

For Insomnia "Works excellent if you haven't built a tolerance to it. After a few days of use you may find the medicine is less effective than it was when you first used it. Benadryl knocks me out quite quick when I use it, the only problem I have with it is that I tend to oversleep or wake up groggy the morning after, which is generally relieved with some sort of caffeinated beverage."

diphenman May 3, 2010

For Allergic Reactions "Made me fall asleep. Makes me way too tired."

Anonymous April 16, 2010

For Cough "I have a chronic cough and at night I take 4 teaspoons of children's Benadryl. I don't cough at all at night."

Anonymous November 18, 2009

For Allergic Rhinitis "Dampens down allergy symptoms fast when nothing else available outside of a doctor's office or hospital will. Yes, it puts me right to sleep, so it's not my first choice for everyday seasonal allergy control, but this is the one to keep in the first aid kit for unexpected allergen encounters."

Izzy23 November 17, 2009

For Insomnia "I find that this causes me to only awaken with a severe headache. It can also cause a very restless and agitated feeling making it difficult to fall asleep."

lfsilva November 10, 2009

For Allergic Reactions "A little known and rare side effect of this drug is a condition that would probably be called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). This describes a serious depletion of platelets in the blood. The blood will not clot properly and an injury can be life threatening due to uncontrolled bleeding. It's rare but if it happens and the cause is not figured out by your physician(s) this is a big problem."

Anonymous October 20, 2009

For Insomnia "After having scripts for lots of different benzodiazepines and sleeping pills, I still rely on this a couple times a month. The ONLY problem is after a couple of days it loses it's effectiveness. It is perfect for sleep and not feeling drugged."

DE19702 October 16, 2009