Oklahoma girl left brain dead from ‘Benadryl Challenge’
A girl from Oklahoma has suffered severe consequences after engaging in the perilous “Benadryl Challenge” popular on social media. Reports suggest that 15-year-old Leah Presson is currently in intensive care, having experienced multiple seizures and cardiac arrest linked to this dangerous trend that encourages teens to overdose on allergy medication, as noted by various sources. […]
Risky TikTok challenge linked to increase in Benadryl overdoses
A concerning trend on TikTok is leading to emergency room visits among teenagers, and medical professionals are noting a swift increase in such cases. Recently, a young man was treated for a Benadryl overdose at Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego, occurring just days before Memorial Day weekend. He had participated in a viral challenge […]
Babysitter Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison After 7-Month-Old Baby Dies from Benadryl Overdose
Hawaiian Babysitter Sentenced to Prison for Manslaughter A Hawaiian babysitter was sentenced to 20 years in prison connected to the death of a seven-month-old girl over six years ago. Dixie Villa received this maximum sentence for manslaughter on May 7 after being convicted in relation to the incident involving Abigail Robisch in 2019. The infant […]
Benadryl bottles recalled due to ‘child poisoning’ risk
Get away from the medicine cabinet. US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) It's just announced Recalls over 2,300 popular allergy medication bottles due to the risk of serious child addiction. Consumers who purchase the affected products can contact Arcel for a full refund. Colleenmichaels – stock.adobe.com The problem is not the Benadrill liquid elixir itself, […]
Mother sentenced to 60 years for poisoning 4-year-old daughter with Benadryl to fake seizure disorder
A Texas mother has been sentenced to 60 years in prison after she gave her 4-year-old daughter adult strength Benadryl while out on bail and was then caught searching for a new victim. Jessica Jones, 32, was found guilty Friday of poisoning her daughter in 2022 and taking her to Cook Children’s Medical Center, claiming […]