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A 31-year-old male asked:
I was curious if benadryl (diphenhydramine) is safe to take with percocets.
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Dr. Duane Gelsanswered
Allergy and Immunology 39 years experience
Careful. Drowsiness.: Both narcotics and traditional antihistamines cause drowsiness and "groginess"; ask your pharmacist or provider for instructions before taking them together; and don't drive. That being said, it is not unusual to see strong (prescription) cough suppressants containing both a narcotic and an antihistamine. Why are you taking both? Perhaps for sleep? Ask for an alternative.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Safe to take Benadryl (diphenhydramine) with hylands nighttime?
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Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
Yes: Hylands nighttime is an homeopathic preparation which really contains only very minute quantities of ingredients even if they are active medications.
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