Benadryl
Coverage of Benadryl in the Nexus archive.
- Lethal dose of Benadryl found in 12-year-old’s system after her death, warrants show
A 12-year-old Connecticut girl, Eve Rogers, was found dead with a lethal dose of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in her system. Toxicology reports revealed 23,000 nanograms per milliliter of the drug, far exceeding lethal thresholds for children. A bottle of sleep aid pills containing diphenhydramine was found in her home, and her mother stated she provided the medication to help Eve sleep.
- Lethal dose of Benadryl found in 12-year-old’s system after her death, warrants show
A 12-year-old Connecticut girl, Eve Rogers, died with a lethal dose of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in her system. Toxicology reports showed 23,000 ng/ml of the drug, far exceeding adult lethal thresholds. Investigators found a nearly empty bottle of diphenhydramine HCL 50 mg capsules in the basement and detected fluoxetine (Prozac) in her system, though she had not been prescribed it.
- Lethal dose of Benadryl found in 12-year-old’s system after her death, warrants show
A 12-year-old Connecticut girl, Eve Rogers, was found dead with a lethal dose of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) in her system. Toxicology results showed 23,000 ng/ml of the drug, far exceeding lethal thresholds for children and adults. Prozac (fluoxetine) was also detected in her system despite not being prescribed, and a nearly empty bottle of diphenhydramine was found in her home.
- Moment heartbroken dad of girl, 15, who died from Benadryl overdose CONFRONTS shopworker selling medication to underage teens
A heartbroken father confronted a shopworker after his 15-year-old daughter died from a Benadryl overdose, highlighting concerns about medication sales to underage teens.
- Poison centers link growing Benadryl abuse among teens to dangerous social media trends
Poison centers report a significant rise in diphenhydramine (Benadryl) abuse among teens aged 13-19, linked to social media trends. Cases increased by 32% from 2024 to 2025 and more than doubled in the first five months of 2026, with intentional misuse rising from 7.3% to 13%. The advisory warns of severe health risks, including hallucinations, seizures, and heart complications.
- Dead Connecticut girl, 13, named as victim of Benadryl overdose crisis: Mother reveals her anguish and tells horrifying full story... as cluster of child deaths sparks panic across America
A 13-year-old girl from Connecticut died due to a Benadryl overdose, as revealed by her mother in a distressing account. The incident is part of a cluster of child deaths linked to the crisis, causing widespread panic across America.
- 3 children die from diphenhydramine overdoses, antihistamine sold as Benadryl amid social media trend
Three children died from diphenhydramine overdoses, linked to the antihistamine sold as Benadryl and a social media trend. The incident is under investigation, with details reported by Marcus Solis.
- 3 children die from diphenhydramine overdoses, antihistamine sold as Benadryl amid social media trend
Three children died from diphenhydramine overdoses linked to a social media trend involving the antihistamine sold as Benadryl.
- 3 children die from diphenhydramine overdoses, antihistamine sold as Benadryl amid social media trend
Three children died from diphenhydramine overdoses linked to the antihistamine sold as Benadryl, which is associated with a social media trend. Marcus Solis reported the details on the apparent overdoses.
- 3 children die from diphenhydramine overdoses, antihistamine sold as Benadryl amid social media trend
Three children died from diphenhydramine overdoses, a medication sold as Benadryl, linked to a social media trend. Marcus Solis reported the details.
- Connecticut reports 3 child deaths tied to Benadryl overdoses
Connecticut has reported three child deaths linked to Benadryl overdoses. The details are provided by Marcus Solis.
- Horrifying 'Benadryl challenge' kills one and hospitalizes dozens... what you need to know
A dangerous social media trend called the 'Benadryl challenge' has resulted in one death and dozens of hospitalizations, prompting warnings about the risks of ingesting antihistamines. The challenge involves consuming large amounts of Benadryl, an over-the-counter medication, leading to severe health complications.
- Tragedy after mother gave son, 10, huge dose of Benadryl to deal with his behavioral issues, deputies say
A mother administered a large dose of Benadryl to her 10-year-old son to manage his behavioral issues, resulting in a tragic incident, according to local deputies. The case highlights concerns about medication misuse and parental decision-making in child behavior management.
- Tragedy after mother gave son, 10, huge dose of Benadryl to deal with his behavioral issues, deputies say
A mother administered a large dose of Benadryl to her 10-year-old son to manage his behavioral issues, resulting in a tragic outcome, according to deputies. The incident highlights concerns about medication misuse and child welfare.