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Can i take benedryl with 0.5 clonazepam?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

Benadryl (diphenhydramine): Most likely you can. But check with PCP.

Answered 8/26/2015

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Better not: Combo might increase risk of CNS depression and psychomotor impairment, better drop one, good that you asked, always exercise caution with multiple medications

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/26/2015

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