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A member asked:
Please tell me, could i use benadryl (diphenhydramine) allergy as sleep aid (pregnant)?
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Risks: There are risks associated with Benadryl (diphenhydramine) use during pregnancy to fetal development. Please consult with your oby-gyn doc.
Answered 6/24/2014
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Risk?: There is no safety data on pregnancy but I am unaware of any reported fetal issues associated with its use. Thus whether you should take the risk would depend on the stage of pregnancy (less in the last 3 months) and the risk/benefit ratio of other options. You need to discuss with your OB doc re. The pros and cons.
Answered 11/6/2016
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