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Can i cut benadrly in half?

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Dr. Allen Seely answered

1/2 Benadryl (diphenhydramine) OK: Cutting a Benadryl (diphenhydramine) 25 mg (pink tab) is ok and may help your allergy symptoms with less side effects. Good luck!

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Answered 6/21/2020

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