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Does benadryl (diphenhydramine) sedate the fetus when pregnant?

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benadryl (diphenhydramine): Should not be taken during pregnancy, it is not a category b medication for pregnancy, its safety has not been established during pregnancy. You can take Claritin (loratadine) or zyrtec instead.

Answered 6/24/2014

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