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Mythbuster – Can antihistamines treat anaphylaxis if given as soon as a reaction happens?

June 23, 2023

Epinephrine auto-injectors and Benadryl

FACT: No, the first-line treatment for anaphylaxis is epinephrine. Do not use antihistamines, like Benadryl®, as they do not reverse the symptoms of anaphylaxis.

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New webinar: Treating anaphylaxis and what you need to know about Benadryl®
Watch our new “What is anaphylaxis” video to learn about the importance of epinephrine

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