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 ...

A paper that calls for saying a "final goodbye" to diphenhydramine -- best known as Benadryl -- has physicians talking on social media. Published in the World Allergy Organization Journal, the paper ...

(NewsNation) — Experts are warning that Benadryl, a common allergy medication, might cause long-term problems. A brand name for diphenhydramine, Benadryl was the first antihistamine approved by the ...

Every allergy medication has its pros and cons. Here’s what to know. Credit...Amanda Hakan for The New York Times Supported by By Simar Bajaj Q: My allergist says that Benadryl isn’t safe. What’s the ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. For decades, diphenhydramine—best known by the brand ...