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A 14-year-old male asked:
if a 13 year old girl takes 2 or 6 benadryl (diphenhydramine) pills is that an overdose? she's 4'9
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Dr. John Chiu answered
Allergy and Immunology 57 years experience
Side effects?: At age 13, the potential side effects include drowsiness, dry mouth, and constipation etc. Aside from itching and runny nose, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) works no better than the non-sedating antihistamine.
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