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A 66-year-old female asked:

Does hydroxizine pamoate contain diphenhydramine ?

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Dr. Linda Greenanswered

Pediatric Allergy and Asthma 47 years experience

No: Hydroxyzine is another antihistamine similar to diphenhydramine. You should not take both together.

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Dr. Diane Minichanswered

Family Medicine 39 years experience

No: Two different sedation antihistamines and should not take them together.

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