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Atmagupta	10	8.52	2.35	1
Requip	7	6.52	4.24	1
Carbilev	4.4	4.55	5.22	5
Carbidopa + Levodopa	2	5.56	6.93	2
Stalevo	0.33	3.57	6.2	3
Diphenhydramine	0	0	0	0

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Effectiveness on "Insomnia & Sleeping Disorder"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Diphenhydramine, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	25%	75%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	25%	75%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	25%	0%	75%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	25%	75%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	25%	75%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Energy	0%	50%	50%	0%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	25%	75%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	25%	0%	50%	25%
Stress Level	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%

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Commonly Reported Diphenhydramine Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Amnesia / Memory Loss	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Confusion	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Constipation	66.7%	0%	0%	0%	33.3%
Difficulty Urinating	66.7%	0%	0%	33.3%	0%
Dizziness	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	25%	25%	50%	0%	0%
Dry Mouth	66.7%	0%	0%	33.3%	0%
Fatigue	50%	25%	25%	0%	0%
Forgetfulness	33.3%	66.7%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle Spasms	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Swelling	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Swelling of Extremities	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%

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11 Jul 2012	gave me allergy relief —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
13 Aug 2011	i sleep well i do take more than i shoud 8 of 50 mg tablets but i have gained alot of weight 120 lbs in 1 1/2 years. —Posted by butterfly Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use