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Children's Minnesota doctor warns of Benadryl challenge dangers

Doctors and health departments are warning parents about a social media trend where teens take large amounts of Benadryl to hallucinate. The trend has resurfaced in 2026, leading to reports of misuse and at least one teen death. Authorities urge parents to keep medications away from children.

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Health departments and doctors have issued new warnings regarding a 2026 resurgence of the Benadryl challenge.

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  1. Health Officials Warn Against Resurfacing Benadryl Challenge

    Doctors and health departments are warning parents about a social media trend where teens take large amounts of Benadryl to hallucinate. The trend has resurfaced in 2026, leading to reports of misuse and at least one teen death. Authorities urge parents to keep medications away from children.

    What's confirmed:

    • The Benadryl challenge encourages children and teenagers to take large amounts of the antihistamine to hallucinate.
    • A 15-year-old girl died after participating in the challenge.
    • The trend has resurfaced on social media in 2026.
    • Health officials and doctors are urging parents to keep medications away from children.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • An Oklahoma girl died after participating in the viral challenge.
    • A devastated father confronted a store worker after his daughter's death.
    • The deceased teen was declared brain dead.
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