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Diphenhydramine for Cough User Reviews

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Diphenhydramine has an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from a total of 4 reviews for the treatment of Cough. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.

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7.0/10 average rating

4 ratings from 5 user reviews.

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  • Lori
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • June 21, 2018

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) "I have had a cough now for about 6 weeks. I tried all types of antihistamines, even prescribed cough syrup and expectorants. The only thing that finally stopped the cough and even at night time was Benadryl. I wish I had known this weeks ago. I can even sleep at night without the night and morning cough. Thank goodness for Benadryl!"

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  • Anonymous
  • January 7, 2012

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) "Variant asthma, chronic, have been on many antihistamines and other costly asthma medicines over the years. I began taking Benadryl in late November 2011. Taking 25 mg after awakening in the morning followed an hour or so later with 25 mg with another 25mg early afternoon (when symptoms occur) and 25 mg prior to bedtime in conjunction with Symbicort twice/day. I have a much improved quality of life and am beginning to have some control over the chronic cough. "

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 31, 2013

"Diagnosed with a nerve related cough by allergist. He prescribed Astepro spray. It helped greatly for 2 months and then cough started even with usage of Astepro. Tried Diphenhydramine 25mg. X 5 or 6 daily to supplement spray and achieving good results."

7 / 10
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  • Daddy
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • July 14, 2021

"I had an annoying tickle cough for almost two weeks, and I decided to try Benadryl for it. About ten minutes later, I began getting an anxious heartbeat and dizziness. The NEXT DAY, however…it is now almost 2pm, and I have spent the entire day feeling nauseated, with a strange thumping headache, and feeling “hungover”. It did help the cough, though."

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  • Anonymous
  • November 18, 2009

Benadryl (diphenhydramine) "I have a chronic cough and at night I take 4 teaspoons of children's Benadryl. I don't cough at all at night."

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