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Central Ohio Poison Center
Coverage of Central Ohio Poison Center in the Nexus archive.
- 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.