Teenager dies after TikTok challenge
A 15-year-old American teenager was declared brain dead after participating in a challenge on TikTok that involved taking excessive doses of the medication Diphenhydramine, in hopes of gaining online fame. She was admitted to intensive care following a severe seizure that caused her heart to stop and deprived her brain of oxygen. Her family decided to donate her organs to save others. Medical professionals warned about the dangers of overdosing on diphenhydramine, which is present in the medication, as it can lead to heart rhythm disturbances and brain failure.
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