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Is it safe for me to take a dose of benedryl is i have mild sleep apnea?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): If it helps your allergies, used as instructed by your doctor, only as needed.

Answered 6/3/2015

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