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Would it be wise to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) 50mg before ct scan with contrast just incase of allergic reaction?
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Talk to radiologist: but it will not likely help to prevent a true anaphylactic reaction by itself although it will not hurt either.
Answered 12/12/2019
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