Benadryl and Myositis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Myositis is reported as a side effect among people who take Benadryl (diphenhydramine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Tylenol, and have Pain.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Myositis when taking Benadryl. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 100,139 people who have side effects when taking Benadryl from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Benadryl?

Benadryl has active ingredients of diphenhydramine hydrochloride. It is often used in allergies. eHealthMe is studying from 104,954 Benadryl users. Check the latest studies of Benadryl.

What is Myositis?

Myositis (inflammation of the muscles) is found to be associated with 828 drugs and 1,135 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Myositis.

On Jul, 22, 2026

100,139 people reported to have side effects when taking Benadryl.
Among them, 58 people (0.06%) have Myositis.

Among these 58 people:

How long have people been on Benadryl when they have Myositis? *

What is the gender of people who have Myositis when taking Benadryl? *

female: 59.57 %
male: 40.43 %

What is the age of people who have Myositis when taking Benadryl? *

What are other drugs people take besides Benadryl? *

What are other side effects people have besides Myositis? *

Joint Pain: 19 people, 32.76%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 17 people, 29.31%
Weakness: 15 people, 25.86%
Back Pain: 12 people, 20.69%
Rashes (redness): 12 people, 20.69%
Pain: 12 people, 20.69%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 11 people, 18.97%
Pain In Extremity: 11 people, 18.97%
Headache (pain in head): 11 people, 18.97%
Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 10 people, 17.24%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Rheumatoid Arthritis (a chronic progressive disease causing inflammation in the joints): 12 people, 20.69%
Pain: 12 people, 20.69%
Dermatomyositis (inflammation of the skin and underlying muscle tissue, typically occurring as an autoimmune condition or associated with internal cancer): 10 people, 17.24%
Constipation: 7 people, 12.07%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 10.34%
Rashes (redness): 6 people, 10.34%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 5 people, 8.62%
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (a condition in which stomach contents leak backward from the stomach into the oesophagus): 5 people, 8.62%
High Blood Pressure: 5 people, 8.62%
Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 4 people, 6.90%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Myositis:

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Related publications that referenced our studies

Proti? D, Balti? S, Stupar N, Pavlov-Dolijanovi? S, Mugo?a S, Todorovi? Z, "A case of myositis with immunological background associated with statin use", Open Medicine, 2014 Oct .
Proti? D, Balti? S, Stupar N, Pavlov-Dolijanovi? S, Mugo?a S, Todorovi? Z, "A case of myositis with immunological background associated with statin use", Open Medicine, 2014 Oct .

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diphenhydramine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Benadryl) and Benadryl (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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