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Is it safe to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) when breastfeeding?
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Yes: The infant may get a very small amount of the drug but that would not likely have any effect on him. The worst outcome would be slightly drowsiness.
Answered 2/7/2014
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Yes,but: Something like Allegra or Claritin (loratadine) would have less effect on the milk volume you make and would not cause sedation in the baby.
Answered 4/21/2019
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