Diphen and Photosensitivity reaction - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Photosensitivity reaction 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 Rheumatoid arthritis.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Photosensitivity reaction 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 Photosensitivity reaction?

Photosensitivity reaction is found to be associated with 1,046 drugs and 1,262 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Photosensitivity reaction.

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eHealthMe runs one of the largest post-marketing drug safety studies in the world. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Our data-driven phase IV clinical trials have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Tools to study our phase IV findings are available to the public, anonymous and free >>>.

On Aug, 29, 2026

113,958 people reported to have side effects when taking Diphen.
Among them, 162 people (0.14%) have Photosensitivity reaction.

Could Diphen cause Photosensitivity reaction?

Among these 162 people:

How long have people been on Diphen when they have Photosensitivity reaction? *

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What is the gender of people who have Photosensitivity reaction when taking Diphen? *

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What is the age of people who have Photosensitivity reaction when taking Diphen? *

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* 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)

Photosensitivity reaction treatments and more:

Photosensitivity reaction (19,066 reports)

How severe was Photosensitivity reaction and when was it recovered:

Photosensitivity reaction in Diphen

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of diphenhydramine hydrochloride:

Photosensitivity reaction and drugs with ingredients of diphenhydramine hydrochloride (411 reports)

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:

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Photosensitivity reaction:

Photosensitivity reaction (1,046 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Photosensitivity reaction:

Photosensitivity reaction (1,262 conditions)

Related publications that referenced our studies

Stricklin SM, Stoecker WV, Rader RK, Hood AF, Litt JZ, Schuman TP, "Persistent edematous-plaque photosensitivity observed with sitagliptin phosphate (Januvia?)", Dermatology online journal, 2012 Feb .
Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .
Stricklin SM, Stoecker WV, Rader RK, Hood AF, Litt JZ, Schuman TP, "Persistent edematous-plaque photosensitivity observed with sitagliptin phosphate (Januvia?)", Dermatology online journal, 2012 Feb .
Kocamaz, M., & Karadag, O., "Topiramate-Induced Acute Myopia, Diplopia, and Photosensitivity: A Case Report", Beyoglu Eye Journal, 2019 Jan .

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).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

WARNING: Please DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting a physician since doing so could be hazardous to your health.

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