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A member asked:
Is it safe to take diphenhydramine after surgery?
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Probably.: Diphenhydramine is generally safe. Perhaps depends more upon why you are taking it. Sleep? Itching? Allergic type symptoms?
Answered 8/8/2018
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Most likely: Benedryl is pretty innocuous. If you happen to have some itching or allergy reaction from any of your surgery meds or dressings, you may take it. Same if you need sleep and just need the benedryl for sedation. Take your other medications as prescribed, and let your surgeon about any other meds you are taking, just to keep him/her informed.
Answered 2/24/2018
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What for?: Diphenhydramine is the generic name for the antihistamine with the brand name of Benadryl (diphenhydramine). It is generally taken every 6 hours and its main side effect in 2/3 of patients is they feel tired. In general there is no contraindication for you to avoid it after surgery per se.
Answered 9/8/2019
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