Question 1

is it safe to take loratadine and benadryl (diphenhydramine) together?

Accepted Answer

I do: I do it all the time.  It can make your mouth dry but that's about it.

Question 2

is it safe to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) if i took two 10mg loratadine tablets a few hours ago?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The two are compatible in the short term. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is potentially sedating, so caution is advised.By the way, studies show the regular adult dose of loritadine is 10 mg and  20 mg is not found to be any more effective.

Question 3

is it safe to take one diphenhydramine capsule after i've already taken one regular loratadine capsule? both over-the-counter brands benadryl+claritin

Accepted Answer

Probably safe: There will be some additive sedation, but a single dose should be fine.  Ask the prescribing physician or your pharmacist  if you have questions about drug interactions.

Question 4

can i take claritin and benadryl (diphenhydramine) together and drink it down with an alka-seltzer?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Depending on what you are treating, i would space them out, take Claritin in the morning and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is sedating though, so be careful driving or operating machines. Not sure what you are treating though. I can see that with urticaria but for nasal allergies, i would use a nasal spray instead of a second antihistamine. Alka seltzer will only help pain because it has aspirin.

Question 5

hello, i took claritin and used benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream about 24 hours ago, is it safe to take pepto bismol for an upset stomach, or is mixing the two bad?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: No interaction between pepto-Bismol and Benadryl (diphenhydramine)

Question 6

can you take benadryl (diphenhydramine) and claritin together ?

Accepted Answer

Best not to......: They are both antihistamines, one sedating and one non-sedating, best not to and should be no need to take two antihistamines together at the same time.

Question 7

i think something bit me and i need to take a benadryl (diphenhydramine) but i took a claritin around 5 hours ago. is this safe to do?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is: But be careful if you're driving or using machinery, and don't exceed recommended dosage, that's exceptional though, you don't want to repeat unless recommended by a physician, good luck

Question 8

is is safe to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) 12 hours after taking claritin d 24 hour?

Accepted Answer

Possibly not: I would avoid taking multiple antihistamines in the same day.

Question 9

currently taking claritin and benadryl (diphenhydramine) for allergies. would it be safe to instead take clairtin and chlorpheniramine? should be temporary.

Accepted Answer

If necessary: All the medications mentioned are antihistamines.  Claritin (loratadine) is a new generation one and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and chlorpheniramine are first generation ones.  While short term use likely has no serious side effects, there should be a treatment that doesn't require both.  Also, the reason for the symptoms should be addressed in an effort to prevent symptoms.

Question 10

can i take zyrtec and claritin together? or can i take zyrtec and benadryl (diphenhydramine) to boost the zyrtec?  will taking mucinex dm along with zyrtec help?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: If your allergies are not controlled with one med alone, stepping up to a different med like flonase, nasonex, etc., will likely help you more than taking two antihistamines. Zyrtec and Claritin will not help much at all if you have a cold and not allergies, though Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can dry up secretions somewhat. You can add Mucinex if you also have a cough. Talk with your doctor about your symptoms.

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Is it safe to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) if i took two 10mg loratadine tablets a few hours ago?

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Is it safe to take one diphenhydramine capsule after i've already taken one regular loratadine capsule? both over-the-counter brands benadryl+claritin

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Can i take claritin and benadryl (diphenhydramine) together and drink it down with an alka-seltzer?

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Hello, i took claritin and used benadryl (diphenhydramine) cream about 24 hours ago, is it safe to take pepto bismol for an upset stomach, or is mixing the two bad?

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Can you take benadryl (diphenhydramine) and claritin together ?

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I think something bit me and i need to take a benadryl (diphenhydramine) but i took a claritin around 5 hours ago. is this safe to do?

A member asked:

Is is safe to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) 12 hours after taking claritin d 24 hour?

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Currently taking claritin and benadryl (diphenhydramine) for allergies. would it be safe to instead take clairtin and chlorpheniramine? should be temporary.

A member asked:

Can i take zyrtec and claritin together? or can i take zyrtec and benadryl (diphenhydramine) to boost the zyrtec? will taking mucinex dm along with zyrtec help?

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