Diphenhydramine for Cold Symptoms User Reviews
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Diphenhydramine has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 5 reviews for the treatment of Cold Symptoms. 40% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.
- James...
- November 2, 2014
Vicks QlearQuil Nighttime Allergy Relief (diphenhydramine) "This did not work for me at all. I lay in bed for the third night in a row, congested and unable to sleep. Not sure why it doesn't work for me, but I am severely unsatisfied. No side effects, but no desired effects either."
- yvonne
- May 9, 2011
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) "I have a very bad cold and not getting much sleep. Took two Benadryl and feel much better. "
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- Anonymous
- February 19, 2011
Benadryl (diphenhydramine) "Very good to dry up the drainage that makes that tickling in your throat."
- Anonymous
- November 3, 2009
Benadryl Allergy (diphenhydramine) "Usually helps get a sound sleep."
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"I used generic Diphenhydramine HCL 25 mg capsule to help with runny nose, sore/scratchy throat and sneezing because of common cold. I took only one capsule before sleep at night. It made me sleepy right away. BUT it’s made me nauseated, helped with runny nose and sneezing. I don’t like that while I was asleep I kept feeling jittery."