Family caregivers are also generally responsible for helping with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, and eating when a senior loved one lives at home. In other cases, the family or the senior themselves must bear the cost of a home care aide.
The FDA originally approved diphenhydramine in 1946. PRESCRIBED FOR: Diphenhydramine is used for the relief of nasal and non-nasal symptoms of various allergic conditions such as seasonal allergic rhinitis (hay fever). It also is used to alleviate cold symptoms and hives (chronic urticaria).
Diphenhydramine is a medication used to alleviate allergy symptoms, treat insomnia, and reduce the incidence of motion sickness. It is an antihistamine medication, which blocks the action of the naturally-occurring compound histamine that is involved in allergic reactions.ome signs of diphenhydramine addiction relate to the experience of using the medication. People who are likely to misuse this drug report a calming or euphoric effect when taking the drug. They may also demonstrate intoxicated behavior from taking more of this medication than directed.