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Sick new TikTok challenge sends kids to hospital for Benadryl overdose
- A dangerous TikTok-driven challenge caused Benadryl overdoses in teens at a San Diego hospital during the week before Memorial Day.
- Doctors warn that the dose needed to hallucinate can also trigger cardiac and respiratory arrest.
- San Diego cases mirror incidents reported across the United States, including Texas, Ohio, and Virginia.
- Benadryl overdoses can cause seizures, heart rhythm problems, and stopped breathing, doctors said.
- Experts stress parents should watch for warning signs and discuss online trends with children.
- Poison Control remains available 24/7 to assist in potential exposures.
- TikTok states it removes content promoting dangerous behavior that violates its guidelines.
- News coverage highlights how the Benadryl challenge has circulated on multiple platforms for years.
- Health centers like Cook Children’s Medical Center reported related ED visits and a fatal case in six months.
- Experts emphasize Benadryl is an over-the-counter medication with real risks when misused.
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