A 78-year-old man with insomnia, benign prostatic hyperplasi…

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A 78-yeаr-оld mаn with insоmniа, benign prоstatic hyperplasia (BPH), and mild cognitive impairment asks for an over-the-counter sleep aid. Why should diphenhydramine (Benadryl) be avoided in this patient?

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