Question 1

hello docs. i was wondering can you take claritin and benadryl (diphenhydramine) at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Preferably no: Claritin should last approximately 24 hours, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) last about 3-4 hours. For usually treatment of allergic rhinitis or general allergy control most people do not need to take both at the same time. There are some circumstances where both may be taken on the same day but you should be followed and directed by an allergist if you are using so much antihistamines to control your symptoms.

Question 2

i take claritin and it sort of helps but certainly not 100%.  can i take benadryl at the same time to try and knock out the allergy symptoms?  claritin says never to take more than 1 pill every 24 hrs???  can you od on claritin?

Accepted Answer

: Certainly agree that a second antihistamine is needed, including Benadryl at night

Question 3

is it ok for child to take claritin and benadryl (diphenhydramine) at the same time?

Accepted Answer

yes, but: Yes, but why would they?  They are both antihistamines and therefore do the same job.

Question 4

can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) and claritin at the same time?

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 5

is it possible for me to take claritin d and benadryl (diphenhydramine) at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Preferably no: Claritin d should last approximately 24 hours, Benadryl (diphenhydramine) last about 3-4 hours.  For treatment of allergic rhinitis or general allergy control most people do not need to take both at the same time. There are some circumstances where both may be taken on the same day but you should be followed and directed by an allergist if you are using so much antihistamines to control your symptoms.

Question 6

can my 8 yr old child who has heart disease take benadryl (diphenhydramine) and claritin at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Should be fine: The medicatios are helpful in some and do not interfere with each other if used at the same time.I would make sure the kids stomach settles between medications or both together might upset the stomach.

Question 7

can i take diphenhydramine and loratadine at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes you can.  Beware of the side effects like drowsiness from benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Question 8

please tell me, could a 10 year old take loratadine and diphenhydramine for allergies at the same time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is generally a better antihistamine than Loratadine except that it can cause drowsiness.

Question 9

can i take diphenhydramine and loratadine at the same time? thanks in advance.

Accepted Answer

Why should you?: Loratadine (Alavert, Claritin) is a mainly non-sedating antihistamine. Diphenhydramine is very sedating and affects the brain if if you don't feel sedated. In severe itching or welts, taking more that the recommended dose of antihistamines is acceptable. I would suggest you double-up on loratadine rather than adding the other and even then only if absolutely necessary.

Question 10

took claritin can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) the same day?

Accepted Answer

Claritin (loratadine) and Benadry: Hello. You can take both. Dedications at the recommended doses on the same day.

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Can you take claritin and benadryl at the same time

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Hello docs. i was wondering can you take claritin and benadryl (diphenhydramine) at the same time?

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I take claritin and it sort of helps but certainly not 100%. can i take benadryl at the same time to try and knock out the allergy symptoms? claritin says never to take more than 1 pill every 24 hrs??? can you od on claritin?

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Is it ok for child to take claritin and benadryl (diphenhydramine) at the same time?

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Can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) and claritin at the same time?

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Is it possible for me to take claritin d and benadryl (diphenhydramine) at the same time?

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Can my 8 yr old child who has heart disease take benadryl (diphenhydramine) and claritin at the same time?

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Can i take diphenhydramine and loratadine at the same time?

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Please tell me, could a 10 year old take loratadine and diphenhydramine for allergies at the same time?

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Can i take diphenhydramine and loratadine at the same time? thanks in advance.

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Took claritin can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) the same day?

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