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Is it safe to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) with.percocet and promethazine?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Probably but: But all these have some sedative effects and thus I would be very cautious in taking all of them together. Consult your doctor.

Answered 7/30/2014

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