Diphen and Bronchiectasis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Bronchiectasis is reported as a side effect among people who take Diphen (diphenhydramine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acetaminophen, and have Immunodeficiency common variable.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Bronchiectasis when taking Diphen. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 113,958 people who have side effects when taking Diphen from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Diphen?
Diphen has active ingredients of diphenhydramine hydrochloride. It is often used in insomnia. eHealthMe is studying from 115,432 Diphen users. Check the latest studies of Diphen.
What is Bronchiectasis?
Bronchiectasis (abnormal widening of the bronchi or their branches, causing a risk of infection) is found to be associated with 783 drugs and 860 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Bronchiectasis.
113,958 people reported to have side effects when taking Diphen.
Among them, 227 people (0.2%) have Bronchiectasis.

Among these 227 people:
How long have people been on Diphen when they have Bronchiectasis? *
What is the gender of people who have Bronchiectasis when taking Diphen? *
What is the age of people who have Bronchiectasis when taking Diphen? *
What are other drugs people take besides Diphen? *
What are other side effects people have besides Bronchiectasis? *
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Related studies:
Effectiveness of, long term effects of, and alternative drugs to Diphen:
- Diphen (115,432 reports)
Bronchiectasis treatments and more:
- Bronchiectasis (12,460 reports)
How severe was Bronchiectasis and when was it recovered:
Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of diphenhydramine hydrochloride:
Sub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Diphen:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all the drugs that are associated with Bronchiectasis:
- Bronchiectasis (783 drugs)
Browse all the conditions that are associated with Bronchiectasis:
- Bronchiectasis (860 conditions)
Related publications that referenced our studies
- Lee JK, Lee J, Park SS, Heo EY, Park YS, Lee CH, Lee SM, Yoon HI, Yim JJ, Yoo CG, Chung HS, "Effect of inhalers on the development of haemoptysis in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis", The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2014 Mar .
- Lee JK, Lee J, Park SS, Heo EY, Park YS, Lee CH, Lee SM, Yoon HI, Yim JJ, Yoo CG, Chung HS, "Effect of inhalers on the development of haemoptysis in patients with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis", The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease, 2014 Mar .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on diphenhydramine hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Diphen) and Diphen (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).
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