A member asked:

Should i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) before exercising to try and prevent exercise induced extremely itchy painful hives all over my body and sore throat?

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No: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can be too sedating. Take zyrtec, Allegra or Claritin every morning for 2 or 3 weeks and see if the regular use of one of these meds will prevent it. If it continues, see an allergist and/or dermatologist.

Answered 11/28/2017

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