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What are some differences between benadryl (diphenhydramine) and claritin?
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Side-effect profile: Benadryl (diphenhydramine) is one of the first generation anti-histamines which cross the blood-brain barrier and therefore causes sedation. It also has a significant drying effect in many patients. Claritin (loratadine) is a second generation and does not cross into the brain and therefore is considered non-sedating. It is usually less drying as well.
Answered 11/28/2015
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