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I'm taking diclofenac sod ec 75mg.can i take sleep med that has only diphenhydramine hcl 25 mg?

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Yes: These medicines have different mechanism of action and that is not a problem. Discuss this with your physician if there's any other medical issues we are not aware of.

Answered 8/13/2017

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