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Bad allergies x 3 days. i take allegra, and benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night. i am very congested and can't sleep. is there a decongestant okay to take with high bp?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

No: It is not a good idea to take decongestant when you have hypertension. Consider an otc nasal steroid to see if it helps (may take a few days). If not, see your doctor or an allergist.

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Answered 4/2/2014

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A member asked:

Bad allergies x 3 days. i take allegra, and benadryl (diphenhydramine) at night. i am very congested and can't sleep. is there a decongestant okay to take with high bp?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Harper agreed

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