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A member asked:

Took claritin-d over 12 hours ago can i take one benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

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yes: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can make you drowsy, but i would not expect any untoward effects from a "non-sedating" antihistamine like Claritin in combination with benadryl (diphenhydramine).

Dr Zacharisen and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/23/2020

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