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Does benadryl, (diphenhydramine) claritin, or zyrtec cause weight gain?

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Benadryl (diphenhydramine): None of those cause weight gain but Benadryl (diphenhydramine) can cause drowsiness.

Answered 4/4/2021

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Probably not: Weigh gain would be an unusual side effect of antihistamines.

Dr Mutnick agreed

Answered 3/25/2013

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