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A member asked:

If your stomach feels funny could you still take benadryl (diphenhydramine)? i kind of feel hungry but then i don't. is it okay to take it

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: But it probably won't take care of your funny sensation in the stomach although a little nap from it won't hurt.

Answered 4/19/2016

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