diphenhydramine
Coverage of diphenhydramine 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.