San Diego, California — Medical experts are warning parents about a dangerous social media trend after several young people were hospitalized following overdoses involving a common over-the-counter allergy medication.
Doctors say a viral online challenge encouraging participants to consume excessive amounts of Benadryl is contributing to a growing number of emergency room visits across the country.
Multiple Teens Hospitalized Following Overdoses
According to reports, five teenagers and young adults were treated for Benadryl overdoses at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego during the week leading up to Memorial Day weekend.
The patients ranged in age from 16 years old to individuals in their early 20s…