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A member asked:

I'm still itchy. can i take benagryl 25mg with my perscribed prednisone 10mg. i have been allergic to flexaril and tramadol

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There : There is no drug interaction between Benadryl (diphenhydramine) and prednisone. You should be fine taking both together. Take care.

Answered 10/3/2016

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