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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Chelsea Ritschel

Boy, 13, dies after trying dangerous TikTok ‘Benadryl Challenge’

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A 13-year-old boy died after participating in a viral TikTok challenge that involved consuming large quantities of Benadryl, an over-the-counter allergy medication.

The “Benadryl challenge” began circulating on the social media platform in 2020, at which point the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about the dangers associated with taking higher than recommended doses of the allergy medication.

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