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I am on antibiotics and suddenly have bad hives. can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) while on antibiotics? i do not know what caused the hives.

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Dr. David Wong answered

Yes: It won't hurt or interact with antibiotics.

Answered 12/28/2016

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A member asked:

I am on antibiotics and suddenly have bad hives. can i take benadryl (diphenhydramine) while on antibiotics? i do not know what caused the hives.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Wong answered

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