Question 1

reactine vs benadryl, (diphenhydramine) which one is more effective?

Accepted Answer

1st generation vs2nd: Reactine is ceterizine,a 2nd generation antihistamine supposedly non sedating,(some patients get sedated),it is a powerful antihistaminic, its main advantages over 1st generation is that patients don&#x27;t develop tolerance (i.e. No need to increase the dose to keep the same effect) and is taken once daily, unlike Benadryl (diphenhydramine) , 1st generation antihistamine, &gt; once a day dosing, toleran

Question 2

i took reactine six hours ago can i now take benadryl

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 3

is it okay to take a benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night after 2 reactine?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea: Reactin not available as a brand name in usa.But it is available under this brand name in europe in doses 5, 10 and 20 mgm .I will not recommend taking 2 reactin and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) together at night
but i will suggest you discuss with your doctor if you still have concern.

Question 4

took 2 reactine e.s 24 hours ago. safe to take 2 benadryl (diphenhydramine) now?

Accepted Answer

Yes: As long as you are aware that this may make you drowsy- perhaps that's what you want in the first place.

Question 5

is using benadryl (diphenhydramine) better than reactine to stop rhinitis? thanks.

Accepted Answer

Both r antihistamine: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) (diphehydramine) is a 1st generation antihistamine, probably causes sedation, which might abate with continued usage, but has the problem of tolerance, (meaning u might need an extra dosage to have the same effect),  reactine (ceterizine) is 2nd generation, mostly nonsedating and doesn't cause tolerance, at any rate you need to be evaluated by an allergist to better direct ur therapy.

Question 6

can you take zyrtec and benadryl 12 hours apart?

Accepted Answer

: If you are not sleepy from the Zyrtec you can take a Benadryl later, and the opposite is true as well.

Be sure to avoid other possible causes of respiratory tract symptoms/irritation, in addition to the suspected allergen: no smoke of any kind (including candles), aerosols, and fragrances, which are bad for us all generally, see: 
http://www.idph.state.il.us/envhealth/factsheets/airquality.htm

Question 7

is it okay to take zyrtec with benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

Accepted Answer

Not really: These are both antihistamines. If both are needed then physician guidance should be sought.

Question 8

taking zyrtec and benadryl (diphenhydramine) at the same time okay?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The combination can cause increased drowsiness; however, if you are taking zyrtec for allergies and you have an allergic reaction, you can take an additional benadryl (diphenhydramine). You should always discuss these interactions with your doctor.

Question 9

benadryl (diphenhydramine) knocks me out, will zyrtec do the same?

Accepted Answer

Less likely: Although Zyrtec can cause drowsiness in 10-15% of the people, it is likely to cause  much less drowsiness than Benadryl (diphenhydramine) which is often used as a sleep-aid in OTC medications.

Question 10

i took zyrtec at 5 pm and benadryl (diphenhydramine) 9 pm is that ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you take the recommended dose, it should be okay to combine these two medications.

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Is it okay to take a benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night after 2 reactine?

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Took 2 reactine e.s 24 hours ago. safe to take 2 benadryl (diphenhydramine) now?

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Is using benadryl (diphenhydramine) better than reactine to stop rhinitis? thanks.

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Can you take zyrtec and benadryl 12 hours apart?

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Is it okay to take zyrtec with benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

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Taking zyrtec and benadryl (diphenhydramine) at the same time okay?

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I took zyrtec at 5 pm and benadryl (diphenhydramine) 9 pm is that ok?

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