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Took zyrtec allergy 10 mg with benadryl (diphenhydramine). is this bad?

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Drug interaction: According to epocrates caution is advised because the combination of zyrtec and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) may increase the risknof CNS depression, psychomotor impairment.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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