Diphen and Tonsillar hypertrophy - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Tonsillar hypertrophy is reported as a side effect among people who take Diphen (diphenhydramine hydrochloride), especially for people who are female, 30-39 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Acetaminophen, and have Crohn's disease.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Tonsillar hypertrophy 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 Tonsillar hypertrophy?

Tonsillar hypertrophy (enlargement of the tonsils) is found to be associated with 187 drugs and 396 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Tonsillar hypertrophy.

On Aug, 04, 2026

113,958 people reported to have side effects when taking Diphen.
Among them, 22 people (0.02%) have Tonsillar hypertrophy.

Could Diphen cause Tonsillar hypertrophy?

Among these 22 people:

How long have people been on Diphen when they have Tonsillar hypertrophy? *

What is the gender of people who have Tonsillar hypertrophy when taking Diphen? *

female: 83.33 %
male: 16.67 %

What is the age of people who have Tonsillar hypertrophy when taking Diphen? *

What are other drugs people take besides Diphen? *

What are other side effects people have besides Tonsillar hypertrophy? *

Joint Pain: 10 people, 45.45%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 10 people, 45.45%
Oropharyngeal Pain: 9 people, 40.91%
Pain: 8 people, 36.36%
Fall: 7 people, 31.82%
Peripheral Swelling: 7 people, 31.82%
Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 31.82%
Pain In Extremity: 6 people, 27.27%
Salivary Gland Pain: 6 people, 27.27%
Cough: 6 people, 27.27%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Crohn's Disease (a condition that causes inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract): 7 people, 31.82%
Myopathy (a muscular disease in which the muscle fibres do not function): 6 people, 27.27%
Anaphylaxis (serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death): 3 people, 13.64%
Nasal Congestion (blockage of the nasal passages usually due to membranes lining the nose becoming swollen from inflamed blood vessels): 2 people, 9.09%
Cough: 2 people, 9.09%
Epstein-Barr Virus Infection: 2 people, 9.09%
Fever: 2 people, 9.09%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 9.09%
Immunodeficiency: 2 people, 9.09%
Muscle Spasms (muscle contraction): 2 people, 9.09%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Tonsillar hypertrophy (396 conditions)

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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