Benadryl
Antihistamine used as sleep aid (diphenhydramine)
Episodes
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#3031: How Allergies Actually Work (And Why They're Getting Worse)The immunology, the hygiene hypothesis, climate change's role, and how non-drowsy antihistamines really are. -
#2708: Why Histamine Keeps You Awake and Makes You SneezeHow one molecule runs both your allergy symptoms and your brain’s wakefulness system. -
#2663: When Opposing Drugs CooperateTwo opposing drugs collide in your system. Do they cancel out or work together? -
#2528: How New Drugs Actually Fix Your Body ClockMelatonin receptor agonists vs. sedatives — the science of fixing your clock instead of knocking it out. -
#842: The Asthma Code: Why Your Lungs Ignore AntihistaminesDiscover why the immune system uses different "weapons" for the nose and lungs, and why leukotrienes are the heavy hitters of asthma. -
#445: Beyond the Pill: The Science of Tapering Sleep MedsHerman and Corn explore the science of tapering sleep meds, the "histamine rebound," and how to reclaim your natural rest.