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After how many hours of taking claritin, can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine)?

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No wait necessary: While both are antihistamines, only Benadryl (diphenhydramine) will make you drowsy. So as a "one-time" dose, there should not be any significant problems.

Dr Zacharisen agreed

Answered 3/10/2021

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