Benadryl Allergy Medicine

Benadryl Allergy Medicine Reviews



Overall 4.5 star rating4.26 of 5 (by 72 users)



Benadryl Allergy Medicine Review Summary

Benadryl Allergy Medicine is a medication that people have trusted for many years to provide for relief from sinus problems, seasonal allergies and even hives. Reviewer Akula, after almost dying because of an allergic reaction, says, "These days, I never travel without Benadryl. It just may save my life or someone else's in case of an allergic reaction." Some reviewers agree with Hopey who says, "once the medicine has worn off which is about 4 to 6 hrs at the most - your symptoms return." Salimjohn warns, "This allergy medication is wonderful; however, the main active ingredient is also that used in over the counter sleep aides." Inexpensive, effective and good for all ages and allergic reactions, Benadryl Allergy Medicine rates highly with our allergy suffering reviewers even though it can cause drowsiness. Keep reading other other over the counter medication reviews to find those you need for many every day symptoms and health issues.
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7% of people rated Benadryl Allergy Medicine as 3 stars
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3% of people rated Benadryl Allergy Medicine as 2 stars
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3% of people rated Benadryl Allergy Medicine as 1 star
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Benadryl Allergy Medicine Comparison

5 star rating Most Helpful
Favorable Review
SEP
18
2009

Quick View: I am really sick as I write this. Have been for a week. My nose is running like a faucet and my head feels like a lead balloon. I am swallowing stuff that is making me cough and feel sick to my stomach. I am a mess. And I can't take a good cold remedy because I can't take ANY decongestants...

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2009 VIP
always fighting a cold, an allergy sufferer

PattyTherre
The heart of , NY
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2 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
DEC
15
2009

I recently had an allergic reaction to something and the first thing I did was reach for the pink Benedryl box. Well, I am an adult and my reaction was quite bad so I took 2 pills. Four hours later my head was spinning AND my reaction had no change. I took one more pill. Again, I knocked out and when...

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reviewer 2009 Contributor
getting a flu shot

jennerin24
Stafford, VA
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Benadryl Allergy Medicine Ratings and Reviews

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allergic to pollen and dust, highly allergic to cats and dogs, asthmatic

AUG
11
2008

I'm allergic to pollen, dust, cats, dogs, certain dyes/fragrances, and probably other things that I don't even know about.  I also leave my windows open whenever the weather is nice, forget to dust most of the time, and run a cat/dog rescue out of my home.  Okay, so I don't always make the best choices.  In any case, I need something to stop the itching, sneezing, congestion, and occasional rash when my system revolts and says "enough is enough".  When I'm a horrible allergic mess, I turn to Benadryl Allergy Caplets.

The main ingredient in these neon-pink pills is diphenhydramine HCl which is...

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4 star rating
2009 VIP
njchicaa
Beachwood, NJ



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an alergy sufferer, watching my weight

MAR
2
2009

For more than 50 years, Benadryl has been my first choice for allergy relief. Not only that, but it may have been a lifesaver!

While vacationing on the coast of South Carolina, I enjoyed a bowl of "She-crab soup." I had never experienced a food allergy, so when I broke out in hives, terrible itching, and eventually had trouble breathing, I went to the hospital emergency room. After a shot of Benadryl, I recovered completely.

These days, I never travel without Benadryl. It just may save my life or someone else's in case of an allergic reaction.

Another benefit is that I've never had a problem...

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5 star rating
2009 Reviewer
akula
Atlanta, GA



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seasonally sick

MAR
3
2009

My youngest son was born with a heart murmur and we were advised to be careful of OTC's that would increase his heart rate. Benadryl became our go to for everything from a runny nose, to poison ivy and hives. And yes it can cause drowsiness, but we found that usually after the first dose, that side effect really did not become bothersome for him. ( It may have helped that he was hyperactive, I'm not sure about that ). Many times even a cough was the result of post nasel drip...so Beneadryl even helped with that.

He's eighteen years old now, and has a child of his own. Benadryl is still in my cupboard...just...

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5 star rating
Sassy4006
Marion, OH



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an alergy sufferer, allergy sufferer

MAR
2
2009
With the same active ingredient found in most OTC sleeping pills such as Sominex, the Diphenhydramine used in Benedryl will surely put you to sleep. But does it work as an antihistamime?  Yes.  Within about 20 minutes, Benedryl goes to work, and for me me dries up my nasal allergies for approximately 4 hours.  However be cautious with using it, as I I've noticed a gradual tolerance to it, where it becomes less effective with frequent use.  Staying off of it for a few weeks may be necessary for it to be effective once again.
4 star rating
2008 Reviewer
Customeright
Orlando, FL



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seasonally sick

MAR
4
2009

When I've got lots of drainage and runny nose, Benadryl is the only thing that dries me out and keeps my nose from running. I only take it at night before bed because it gets me sleepy fast. I get a good night's rest, and the next day I'm much better. I usually take it 2-3 nights in a row for more complete relief.


4 star rating
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GodsAloha
Alexandria, LA



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an alergy sufferer

MAR
2
2009
I have been using Benadryl Allergy Medicine for years now. I am greatful that it works and that it is reasonably priced. I use the kind that does make you sleepy, because I take it at night. You can buy the other type that doesn't make you sleepy to use during the day. It works for me and it is inexpensive. 
4 star rating
Judebug
Merrifield, MN



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mother and teacher who approves, an alergy sufferer

JUL
5
2009

Benadryl is a great product that provides quick relief of annoying allergy symptoms. As a teacher and mother, I keep a supply of Benadryl liquid in my classroom and cupboard for the unexpected allergy flare-ups caused by seasonal weather, pet dander, or bug bites.

For example, last summer, a child at my summer camp was handling the bunnies. When she was done, she forgot to go wash her hands and started rubbing her eyes. Almost immediately her face and skin around her eyes started to swell up with hives. I called her mother and asked if she'd allow me to give her daughter some Benadryl liquid to...

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4 star rating
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orbitgal
Los Angeles, CA



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allergy sufferer

JUL
21
2009

 

I grew up in Ohio and went through the pain of annual scratch tests and weekly allergy shots all through my childhood and teen years. By the time I left home for college, I felt like I'd had more than enough allergy shots to last a lifetime. I moved to Arizona for college and had a blissful couple of years with next to no allergies at all! Then slowly but surely all of those allergy symptoms started creeping back. I went to the allergist, had test spots all up and down my arms with only three spots that didn't respond. It turned out to be the test spots where they'd only used saline. The good...

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4 star rating
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akaevans
Thousand Oaks, CA



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JUL
22
2009

Who doesn't know about the little pink pill? It's been around for ages. I think I've managed to develop an allergy to everyone and everything. *laugh* But that's okay. As long as they make Benadryl life is alright! First, please take as directed on the box because this does cause you to become drowsy. My personal experience has been I get sleepier on an empty stomach so I definitely make sure food will be consumed before or after I take this pill. It has worked on my allergies to dust, dander, pollen and even OTHER medications. That has to be the most amazing part. I was taking a medication that...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
LILSTHRNGRL
Stafford, TX



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fun loving, busy mom, never sick, getting a flu shot

JUL
30
2009

Benadryl Allergy Medicine rocks! I love this medicine. It's over-the-counter, so it's easy to find. You don't even have to ask anyone for it.  It does, however, make one sleepy (or at least it does to me).  It provides fast and effective relief. I simply love this if I need it. And, if you have kids, they have a formula especially for them. Further, they don't even mind the taste. I was having all sorts of allergy problems, and someone recommended  Benadryl Allergy Medicine. I was so glad they did. No need for Claritin or Zytec or any of the other medicines one may see. This one does...

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5 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
mamaelsie
Rainsville, AL



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diabetic, an alergy sufferer

AUG
27
2009

Benadryl Allergy liquid cough syrup has no sugar and no alcohol. The dye free clear liquid goes down well. As a Type 2 diabetic, when I get sick I worry that the cold medicine will cause my glucose levels to skyrocket. Benadryl Allergy liquid cough syrup has worked well for me. I am able to keep my glucose levels within normal range while I use the cough syrup to eleviate the cough and sinus drainage that aggravates the cough.

This liquid works well for the occasional sinus allergies. The types of allergies best treated are the ones that cause drainage to the back of the throat. The excess mucus...

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4 star rating
reviewer
MelMez
Hampstead, NC



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an alergy sufferer, allergy sufferer, seasonally sick

JUN
1
2009

Benadryl Allergy Medicine

This allergy medication is wonderful; however, the main active ingredient is also that used in over the counter sleep aides. For me, this medication would work on those days which I didnt have to work or have trial. I now take Zrytec which actually does just as well if not better than Benadryl and since it is now over the counter, one can purchase Zyrtec rather than purchasing the Benadryl which is essentially a sleep aide medication with a pink label and titled Benadryl Allergy Medicine.

In scoring Benadryl, i would have to give it around 3 to 4 stars. It generally...

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3 star rating
reviewer
salimjohn
Albuquerque, NM



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MAY
26
2009

My daughter has dealt with allergies associated with her schools all of her life. All summer long, she is fine. During spring break she is fine.  But 1 day after school starts, she is sneezing, has a runny nose and red eyes.  So we get out the Benadryl and start the yearly regime.  She takes one in the morning, and symptoms recede within 30 minutes.  The problem is that the effects of that dose wear off in 4 hrs..... 6 if we're lucky.  But she is at school for 7 hrs. and if you want to take medication at school you have to arrange for the nurse to give it to you at the office.... too much...

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4 star rating
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jadams68
Modesto, CA



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an allergy sufferer, never sick

AUG
3
2009

I''m seldom sick, but occasionally my sinuses get so stuffed up from allergies, that I have to take something.  When that happens, I choose Benadryl.

Over the years,I've tried a variety of antihistamines and decongestants.  Each one has made me feel worse rather than better.  They dry out my sinuses and throat to the point that they burn.  The result is a cure that's worse than the congestion.  If the congestion was really bad, I'd let it keep me up all night rather than suffer through the dry, burning mucus membranes

Then I tried Benadryl.  I found that it didn't leave the inside of my...

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4 star rating
reviewer
dreamwalk4
Reidsville, NC



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