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Got a methylprednisone shot today, but it isn't working. woke up with severe allergies. how much benedryl can i take?
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Allergies: you have to give the steroids some time to work. It isn't instantaneous. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can be taken at a dose of 25-50 mg every 6 hours. However, newer antihistamines are less sedating such as Zyrtec and Claritan.
Answered 10/22/2014
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