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Can i take. loratadine if i'm allergic to benadryl (diphenhydramine) ? the benadryl (diphenhydramine) causes svt, s.
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Probably not.: Loratadine is also an antihistamine, so you may have a similar reaction to it as to the benadryl (diphenhydramine).
Answered 6/27/2014
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Should be OK: Their chemical compounds are different enough that they will not likely cross react.
Answered 2/7/2014
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