Question 1

can i take diphenhydramine with loratadine?

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).

Question 2

ok to take both loratadine and diphenhydramine?

Accepted Answer

If otherwise healthy: 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' anthistamine at night for continued symptom relief and 'bonus' of sleep aid effect.

Question 3

can i take diphenhydramine and loratadine together?

Accepted Answer

Benadryl/Claritin : If you have really bad allergies yes you can take them together. But you should see an allergy doc if you need to do this frequently.

Question 4

can i take loratadine and diphenhydramine together?

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

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 6

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 7

the question presented in this thread is about interaction between diphenhydramine and loratadine, not the additive effects. is there chemical interac?

Accepted Answer

No: to best of my knowledge there is no chemical interaction between the two except additive effect

Question 8

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 9

can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) if i already took loratadine?

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 10

what is the difference between loratadine and benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Different antihistam: Both are antihistamines. Benadryl (diphenhydramine)  is a sedating shorter acting  antihistamine and Loratadine is a longer acting non sedating antihistamine.

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