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| The feds telling idiots to not overdose on Benadryl. |
YOU CAN'T FIX STUPID!
I should have titled it, Allergic To Stupid.
With Donald J. Trump feuding with TikTok, this latest "challenge" will excel this.
The Food and Drug Administration is warning a bunch of bored idiots to not take an over-the-counter allergy medicine for a social media stunt.
The ingredients of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) can lead to serious heart problems, seizures, coma, or even death. We are aware of news reports of teenagers ending up in emergency rooms or dying after participating in the “Benadryl Challenge” encouraged in videos posted on the social media application TikTok.
We are investigating these reports and conducting a review to determine if additional cases have been reported. We will update the public once we have completed our review or have more information to share. We also contacted TikTok and strongly urged them to remove the videos from their platform and to be vigilant to remove additional videos that may be posted.
The so-called "Benadryl Challenge" on TikTok is being done by a bunch of teens who can't be school due to Trump and the federal government's failure to control the coronavirus. This stunt has the FDA concerned that an idiot would practice this stunt and later ending up in the hospital.
They have cited reports of idiots heading to the emergency room after taking high doses of the over-the-counter medication to induce hallucinations.
The company that makes the medication Johnson & Johnson makes a statement on the matter.
BENADRYL® (diphenhydramine) should only be used as directed by the label. Abuse or misuse of this product can lead to serious side effects with potentially long-lasting or even life-threatening consequences. All medications should be kept out of the reach of children at all times.
If you believe that you or someone you know has taken these products in a manner not directed by the label, please contact your local poison control center.
Health care professionals should be aware that the “Benadryl Challenge” is occurring among teens and alert their caregivers about it. Encourage teens and caregivers to read and follow the Drug Facts label. In the event of an overdose, health care professionals should attempt to determine whether a patient with a suspected overdose took diphenhydramine.
Diphenhydramine is an antihistamine used to temporarily relieve symptoms due to hay fever, upper respiratory allergies, or the common cold, such as runny nose and sneezing. It works by blocking histamine in the body, which is a substance that causes allergic symptoms. When used as recommended, it is a safe and effective medicine. Diphenhydramine is marketed under the brand-name Benadryl, store brands, and generics. It is also available in combination with pain relievers, fever reducers, and decongestants.
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| Two idiot teens died from the challenge. |
A 15-year-old Oklahoma City girl died last week from overdosing on Benadryl.
The Oklahoma City victim, who has not been identified, was described as a happy and "faith-driven" teen who was not known to experiment with drugs, KFOR-TV reported.
In May, three teens from Fort Worth, Texas, were hospitalized after they swallowed excessive doses of Benadryl as part of the "challenge."
One of the teens, a 14-year-old named "Rebekah," took 14 Benadryl tablets in the middle of the night on Memorial Day.
"It was scary. She had fractured sentences, hallucinations. Her resting heart rate was 199," Katie, Rebekah's mother told Checkup.
"We rushed her to the local ER and they decided to transport her to Cook Children’s."
Rebekah was admitted to Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth and stayed overnight. Her heart rate returned to normal the next morning and she was released.
"What struck me was that we had three teens come in for the same thing in one week," said Amber Jewison, a nurse practitioner at Cook.
"None of these patients were trying to harm themselves. They all said they saw videos on TikTok and were curious to try it."
The Oklahoma City victim, who has not been identified, was described as a happy and "faith-driven" teen who was not known to experiment with drugs, KFOR-TV reported.
In May, three teens from Fort Worth, Texas, were hospitalized after they swallowed excessive doses of Benadryl as part of the "challenge."
One of the teens, a 14-year-old named "Rebekah," took 14 Benadryl tablets in the middle of the night on Memorial Day.
"It was scary. She had fractured sentences, hallucinations. Her resting heart rate was 199," Katie, Rebekah's mother told Checkup.
"We rushed her to the local ER and they decided to transport her to Cook Children’s."
Rebekah was admitted to Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth and stayed overnight. Her heart rate returned to normal the next morning and she was released.
"What struck me was that we had three teens come in for the same thing in one week," said Amber Jewison, a nurse practitioner at Cook.
"None of these patients were trying to harm themselves. They all said they saw videos on TikTok and were curious to try it."
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| TikTok bans stupid videos. |
A spokesperson for TikTok told DailyMail.com that the social media platform first learned of the 'Benadryl challenge' in May and 'quickly removed the very small amount of content that we found.'
The company said it has been "keeping an eye on this topic since and removing any new content - which again has been in extremely small numbers."
"The safety and well-being of our users is TikTok's top priority," the spokesperson said.
"As we make clear in our Community Guidelines, we do not allow content that encourages, promotes, or glorifies dangerous challenges that might lead to injury. Though we have not seen this content trend on our platform, we actively remove content that violates our guidelines and block related hashtags to further discourage participation. We encourage everyone to exercise caution in their behavior whether online or off."
The company said it has been "keeping an eye on this topic since and removing any new content - which again has been in extremely small numbers."
"The safety and well-being of our users is TikTok's top priority," the spokesperson said.
"As we make clear in our Community Guidelines, we do not allow content that encourages, promotes, or glorifies dangerous challenges that might lead to injury. Though we have not seen this content trend on our platform, we actively remove content that violates our guidelines and block related hashtags to further discourage participation. We encourage everyone to exercise caution in their behavior whether online or off."
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