The FDA is warning about the dangers of the 'Benadryl Challenge,' a rumored TikTok stunt that involves ingesting high doses of the allergy medication to induce hallucinations.
Thursday about the dangers of the"Benadryl Challenge," a rumored TikTok stunt that involves ingesting high doses of the allergy medication to induce hallucinations.
While there have been several local news reports about teens involved with the challenge, NBC News has not confirmed these reports. The agency also said that it has contacted TikTok and"strongly urged them to remove the videos from their platform and to be vigilant to remove additional videos that may be posted.", can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma or even death, according to the FDA. Parents should store diphenhydramine away from children, and the agency recommends locking up all medicines to prevent accidental poisonings by children and misuse by teens.
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