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I took zyrtec this morning but am so congested would it be okay to take benadryl (diphenhydramine) too?
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Decongestant: zyrtec and benadryl (diphenhydramine) are antihistamines. If you are congested, you might consider taking a decongestant
Answered 5/9/2015
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