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Please tell me if it is safe to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) or gravol to help me sleep after taking adderall?

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Yes: It should not be unsafe to take antihistamines with adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine).

Answered 5/5/2018

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