Benadryl challenge
Coverage of Benadryl challenge in the Nexus archive.
- 15-year-old dies after attempting viral ‘Benadryl challenge,’ father says
A 15-year-old girl died after attempting the viral 'Benadryl challenge,' which involves taking excessive doses of the medication to get high. Her father, Richard Presson, described the tragic outcome and urged parents to monitor online trends, citing warnings from the FDA about the dangers of high-dose Benadryl use.
- 15-year-old dies after attempting viral ‘Benadryl challenge,’ father says
A 15-year-old girl died after participating in the viral 'Benadryl challenge,' a dangerous trend involving excessive medication use. Her father, Richard Presson, described her rapid decline and urged parents to monitor online trends, as platforms like TikTok and YouTube have policies against promoting harmful challenges.
- 15-year-old dies after attempting viral ‘Benadryl challenge,’ father says
A 15-year-old girl died after participating in the viral 'Benadryl challenge,' which involves taking excessive doses of the medication to get high. Her father reported she lost all brain function and required a ventilator before her death, while TikTok and YouTube stated they remove content promoting dangerous challenges.
- Doctors warn of dangerous resurgence of 'Benadryl Challenge' following deaths
Medical professionals and police departments are warning against the resurgence of the Benadryl Challenge, which involves taking large doses of Benadryl to induce hallucinations. The practice has led to serious health risks, including seizures, irregular heart rhythms, and deaths, with reports of three children in Connecticut and a 15-year-old in Oklahoma dying from diphenhydramine overdoses.
- Oklahoma teen dies after viral 'Benadryl Challenge'
An Oklahoma teen died after participating in the viral 'Benadryl Challenge'. The incident highlights concerns about the dangers of online challenges and the need for educating children about their risks.
- Oklahoma girl, 15, brain dead after dangerous ‘Benadryl challenge’: family
A 15-year-old girl in Oklahoma is brain dead after participating in the dangerous 'Benadryl Challenge' on social media, as reported by her family.
- Connecticut officials issue warning over drug linked to 'Benadryl challenge' after deaths of 3 children
Connecticut officials warned about a drug linked to the 'Benadryl challenge' following the deaths of three children. The Connecticut Office of the Child Advocate urged healthcare providers and parents to be aware of adolescent misuse of the medication.
- Doctors issue warning over reemerging 'Benadryl Challenge' that's sending kids to the hospital
Doctors have issued a warning about the reemerging 'Benadryl Challenge,' a trend linked to hospitalizations of children and the deaths of at least two teenagers.
- 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.
- Horrifying 'Benadryl challenge' kills one and hospitalizes dozens... what you need to know
The dangerous 'Benadryl challenge' involving excessive use of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) has resulted in one death and dozens hospitalized, prompting warnings from health officials about the risks of drug overdose.