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Is my addiction to benadryl (diphenhydramine) dangerous? what should i do?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Addiction is addiction. Please seek help.

Answered 6/2/2015

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