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A member asked:
I have a sever headahce can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) for it?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No: benedryl is a antihistamine medicine and works to help with symptoms of allergies. Headaches because of head congestion due to allergies may get better with benedryl but other headaches may not. Severe headache is considered a medical emergency and should be dealt as such by seaking medical attention ASAP.
Answered 10/31/2014
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See your doctor: If your headaches are due to allergies, benedryl may be helpful. If not, see your doctor for an evaluation as to the cause and appropriate treatment.
Answered 5/12/2015
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