A 15-year-old girl from Oklahoma has died after reportedly taking part in the viral 'Benadryl challenge,' prompting warnings from medical professionals and her grieving family about the dangers of social media trends that encourage risky behaviour. Leah Presson died after suffering a series of seizures allegedly triggered by consuming excessive amounts of the allergy medication, according to her family.
The 'Benadryl challenge' first emerged online in 2020 and involves participants taking large doses of the antihistamine in an attempt to experience hallucinations. Health experts have repeatedly warned that the challenge can cause life-threatening complications, including seizures, heart problems, and death. Although the trend is several years old, Leah's family said it has recently regained popularity, with devastating consequences.
