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I just took 10 mg of benadryl (diphenhydramine) in pill form. now i am itchy and tingly all over. this is the second time this has happened. ?

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Dr. Powlin Manuel answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Avoid Benadryl!: It is probably better to avoid Benadryl (diphenhydramine) if any unpleasant symptoms develop following use of it. There are many alternative antihistamines like Claritin.

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Answered 2/17/2015

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