Question 1

i took benadryl at 11 pm for my allergies. can i take my regular claritin-d at 11 am the morning after? benadryl was a one time thing for night relief

Accepted Answer

No problem: but do realize that the D in Claritin may raise your blood pressure and may not be good as a long-term medication.  Nasal steroid is usually more effective and safer in the long run.

Question 2

is loratadine like benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Kinda mostly: Loratadine is a 'non-sedating antihistamine, ' and Diphenhydramine (/benadryl) is a sedating antihistamine (aka: older / h1 & h2 blocker), so yes, they are close cousins in intended effects--just differ in side effects.

Question 3

is claritin like benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Both are antihistamines. They exert similar physiologic effects.

Question 4

is benadryl (diphenhydramine) the same as claritin?

Accepted Answer

No: They are both antihistamines so they exert similar physiologic effects the but different chemicals.

Question 5

claritin versus benadryl (diphenhydramine) for kids?

Accepted Answer

Benedryl: I do not like both - you can use bromelain instead helps with allergy and heals. If you are particular benedryl atleast child can rest.

Question 6

can i take claritin with benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Antihistamine is safe even with 4x the average daily dose.  The major side effects would be dry mouth and drowsiness ( the latter much less common if one uses the non-sedating type).  I believe reactine is equivalent to Claritin (loratadine) in the us.  Short answer- it is ok.

Question 7

is claritin comparable to benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Both AH: Both act in similar fashion except that Benadryl (diphenhydramine)  causes drowsiness and dry mouth in a much higher percentage of people and it works for just a few hours vs claritin's nearly 24 hours duration of action.

Question 8

cani take benadryl (diphenhydramine) with loratadine?

Accepted Answer

Probably yes.: Many people report their 'daily' non-sedating antihistamine in the am does not provide relief until next am. So, if no concerns for gu/heart/bp/med-conflict issues, then they often take a 'sedating' antihistamine at night for continued symptom relief and 'bonus' of sleep aid effect.

Question 9

can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) after claritin?

Accepted Answer

2 antihistamines: Even though both Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and Claritin are both antihistamines, there should not be significant interaction or side effects if taken at the usual doses.

Question 10

can you combine claritin and benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

No: Both are antihistamines and combining them will no provide any greater benefit.

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