Let us check out the TikTok Benadryl Challenge that is trending and how it turning out to be dangerous.
The ‘Benadryl Challenge’ is a dangerous online trend that encourages users, particularly teenagers, to take excessive amounts of diphenhydramine, which is commonly found in over-the-counter medications like Benadryl, in order to induce hallucinations. Participants take 12-14 pills at a time and then record their experiences on TikTok to share online. The challenge gained popularity in 2020 when teenagers began uploading their attempts on social media.
However, taking excessive doses of diphenhydramine can have serious health risks. While diphenhydramine is considered safe and effective when used as recommended, higher doses can cause dangerous side effects such as heart problems, seizures, coma, and even death, according to the FDA and CBS News. The maximum allowed dose in a 24-hour period for children aged 6 to 12 is six tablets and 12 tablets for adults and children over 12.
An overdose of diphenhydramine can result in symptoms such as constipation, dry throat and mouth, dehydration, extreme drowsiness, nausea, tremors, blurry vision, rapid heart rate, seizures, and difficulty urinating. It is important to follow the recommended dosages and safety guidelines of over-the-counter medications, and not participate in dangerous challenges like the ‘Benadryl Challenge that can pose serious health risks.
The sad news is that a 13-year-old boy from Ohio lost his life after overdosing on over-the-counter medication while participating in the ‘Benadryl Challenge’. According to a report from the New York Post, the teenager had ingested 12 to 14 pills of Benadryl, as part of the challenge, which urges participants to take excessive amounts of the drug in order to induce hallucinations.
This heartbreaking incident highlights the dangers of participating in dangerous online challenges like the ‘Benadryl Challenge’. The challenge encourages participants to consume dangerous amounts of the medication, which can lead to serious health risks like heart problems, seizures, and even death. It is essential to follow recommended dosages and safety guidelines of over-the-counter medications and to avoid participating in any online trends that promote harmful or dangerous behaviour.
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