Have You Heard Of The Benadryl Challenge?

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Have You Heard Of The Benadryl Challenge?

TikTok has given us some rather dumb challenges to do, but the Benadryl Challenge is by far one of the most dangerous.  This “challenge” encourages kids and teens to take a crazy amount of the over-the-counter (OTC) drug diphenhydramine (DHP), commonly found in products as Benadryl and other OTC medications. The challenge urges viewers to take as many as 12-30 tablets at a time to supposedly induce hallucinations.

Keep in mind, the maximum allowed dose in a 24-hour period is six tablets for children 6 to 11 years of age and 12 tablets for adults and children over 12 years of age. Taking more than the recommended amount can lead to nausea, seizures or even death. PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS!!!!

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Courtesy of Partnership To End Addiction