The use of diphenhydramine can cause adverse reactions including sedation, dizziness, and blurred vision.
Is it true that the use of diphenhydramine can cause adverse reactions including sedation, dizziness, and blurred vision?
Yes. Diphenhydramine is a first-generation antihistamine with known anticholinergic and antihistaminic properties that can lead to various adverse reactions, including sedation, dizziness, and blurred vision.
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The retrieved literature supports the claim that diphenhydramine causes adverse effects such as sedation and anticholinergic consequences, consistent with its known pharmacological profile as a first-generation antihistamine. Paper 0 and Paper 2 directly reference its clinical applications and adverse effect or anticholinergic profile, making the claim well-supported.
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WN, K. & JD, T. (2025). Diphenhydramine: A Review of Its Clinical Applications and Potential Adverse Effect Profile.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.5863/1551-6776-30.2.182
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N, B. & E, G. (2025). Anticholinergic Equivalence in Psychotropic Medications: A Guide for Psychiatrists.. doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1097/jcp.0000000000002073
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