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Would benadryl (diphenhydramine) have any effect on the baby during early pregnancy?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Unlikely: it is pregnancy category B drug, which means: animal studies failed to show any harm to fetuses, but no controlled human studies, usually it safe to use, but don't exceed recommended dosage, and use it for the least time needed, goodluck

Dr Saghafi agreed

Answered 1/28/2015

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