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What happens if you mix seroquel- a sleeping aid, with allergy medication?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Drowsiness: It can make you very drowsy and possible affect your heart rate and rhythm. Do no mix these on your own.

Answered 3/27/2012

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Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Depends: On what allergy med ur taking: traditional antihistamines like benadryl/tavist will add drowsiness; newer "non-sedating" ones like Allegra (fexofenadine) should be ok; zyrtec may add drowsiness in some people. Ask ur doc or pharmacist.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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A member asked:

What happens if you mix seroquel- a sleeping aid, with allergy medication?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Dr. Ralph Morgan Lewis answered

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

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