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Can i take 4 benadryl (diphenhydramine) at one time?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not recommended: that is above the usual dose and will likely produce significant sleepiness. Even one might be a problem with driving. Furthermore, it is very unlikely to produce more benefit than the recommended dose (1, at most 2).

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 8/12/2016

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