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Is it ok to take one 25mg benadryl (diphenhydramine) for anxiety regularly?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

OK but: There are better alternatives. Talk to your doctor. Benadryl (diphenhydramine) tends to make you just drowsy .

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/26/2019

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A member asked:

Is it ok to take one 25mg benadryl (diphenhydramine) for anxiety regularly?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr Livingston and another doctor agreed

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