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A member asked:

I have a bad rash my doctor subscribed 25mg benadryl (diphenhydramine) pills 1 every 7 hours. now i took one at 730 pm is it ok if i smoke weed at 10pm?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Yes: it should not matter past possible increased somnolence

Answered 9/12/2014

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