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What type of drug is benadryl (diphenhydramine) and what are its uses?
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Benadryl (diphenhydramine): It is a first generation antihistamine. Very powerful but has side effects that many 2nd generation otc antihistamines do not have. Among it uses are for allergies and in otc sleep aides.
Answered 3/26/2013
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