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Benadryl (diphenhydramine) info says to ask dr if you have an ulcer. is it ok to take if you have gastritis/gerd? don't know if those are the same. sorry.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Forgaboutit: See no problem with Benadryl (diphenhydramine) in gastritis/GERD.

Answered 1/5/2015

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