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Benadryl vs zyrtec for itching
A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Brian Bezackanswered
Pediatrics - Pulmonology 20 years experience
Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Both will work, but i find that Benadryl (diphenhydramine) does a better job of taking the edge off the itching. Only problem is the drowsiness it can... Read More
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 52-year-old female asked:
Dr. Joram Seggevanswered
Specializes in Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology
May be connected: Stromectol (ivermectin), usually does not cause significant itching or rashes. That said, rarely there are severe allergic reactions. Also, depending ... Read More
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Dry skin: bathe hi with a cream soap and moisturize his skin right after, that would help him sleep better, wouldn't advise giving more of antihistamines at thi... Read More
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Dr. Tiffanie Noonananswered
Pediatrics 22 years experience
Why itching?: It is medically safe to give the benadryl; however, the question leads to another - why is he having bouts of itching? Ideally, determining and treati... Read More
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2.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Zacharisenanswered
Allergy and Immunology 35 years experience
Other choices: Itching of the palate is not an uncommon symptom with allergies. This could be related to pollen-food allergy syndrome such as eating fresh apple (if... Read More
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5.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Al Hegabanswered
Allergy and Immunology 42 years experience
Be careful though: ambien and benadryl (diphenhydramine) combination may make you more drowsy, so don't drive and don't exceed recommended dosage
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1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Gary Stevenanswered
Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 32 years experience
Yes: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is one of the best anti-itch antihistamines, and can be taken together with zyrtec and steroids. The only caution is that a... Read More
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5.2k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Itch: Long shirt while weeding. Try Bendadryl instead of Zyrtec, and try cortaid cream versus benadryl cream. If persistent issues consult and allergist or... Read More
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148 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. J. Lawrence Dohananswered
Dermatology 59 years experience
NO!!!!!: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is a sleeping pill. It will make you sleepy. Even if you do not feel sleepy you are prone to accidents, same as alcohol. It... Read More
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5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Other antihistamines: You may try an antihistamine eye drop or take any other kind of antihistamine. They would not do harm to your babies (vs Benadryl (diphenhydramine) w... Read More
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1.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 48-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 57 years experience
See dermatology: See dermatology but I suspect that this is some type of infection from your description. We need to know more about your husband’s total health and wh... Read More
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293 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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