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A 60-year-old female asked:

someone told me to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) for the itching but is it safe to takr with all the other meds.am on that makes. me drowsy?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

General Practice 28 years experience

Antihistamines: There are three non-sedating anti-histamines also available. These are zyrtec, allegra, and claritin (loratadine). All over the counter.

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I always eat papaya, but I just had some now and my throat itches but I am 6 weeks pregnant could this be allergy? If so it's Benadryl (diphenhydramine) safe?

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