Question 1

does claritin do the same job as benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Essentially: They are both antihistamines, which help with the sneezing, runny nose and itchy eyes.  They are different in some ways however.  Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is short acting, so you would need to take it about 4 times a day, and it makes most people sleepy.  Claritin is taken once a day, and doesn't make most people sleepy.

Question 2

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 3

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 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

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.

Question 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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 10

i don't have benadryl (diphenhydramine) but i do have claritin d. i'm having an allergic reaction and it causes welts and itching. can i take the claritin to get the same effect benadryl (diphenhydramine) has?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: You can try taking a couple claritin, but you won't likely get the same effect as benadryl (diphenhydramine).  Good luck!

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

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

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

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I don't have benadryl (diphenhydramine) but i do have claritin d. i'm having an allergic reaction and it causes welts and itching. can i take the claritin to get the same effect benadryl (diphenhydramine) has?

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